Kolisi's SA return in jeopardy due to R17 million dispute! Will they pay back the money?
08/22/2024 11:37 AM
Negotiations between Racing 92 and Sharks for the services of Siya Kolisi have broken down amid a disagreement between the parties regarding the payment structure for the hefty price tag attached to the player.
This is according to RugbyPass report, which reveals that discussions have stalled as Racing owner Jacky Lorenzetti demands a full repayment of the R17 million (€726,200) spent to sign Kolisi from the Durbanites in early 2023.
THE BACK STORY
Kolisi, who has been with Racing for less than a year, made 18 appearances last season but has faced sharp criticism from Lorenzetti. After Racing's Top 14 playoff loss to Bordeaux, Lorenzetti accused the Springbok captain of being "out of shape and invisible".
Despite their soured relationship, Lorenzetti is believed to be refusing to release the 33-year-old Kolisi unless the Sharks meet his financial demands in full.
While the South African franchise are looking to stagger the payment over two to three years, Lorenzetti is understood to have rejected the proposal outright.
If the stalemate persists, two-time World Cup winner Kolisi could find himself back in Paris after the Rugby Championship, despite his desire to return to Mzansi.
WILL SIYA KOLISI RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA OR NOT?
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