The Sharks have fended off strong competition from English clubs to retain the services of a Springbok prop.
The Durban-based club confirmed on Friday that veteran Springbok prop Vincent Koch has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Kings Park until 2028.
‘Mr Incredible’ had attracted interest from the Sale Sharks and Bath, with Bath particularly keen to lure the 118kg tighthead back to the Premiership.
Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan is a long-time admirer of Koch and the Premiership champions reportedly viewed him as a replacement for influential prop Thomas du Toit, who is set to return to Durban.
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Koch has earned 63 Test caps for the Springboks, with his most recent appearances coming against Italy and Georgia last year.
The experienced prop signed for Wasps ahead of the 2022-23 season, but was left without a club when the Premiership outfit went into administration.
Despite renewed interest from England, Koch has opted to remain in Durban as the Sharks continue to reshape their squad.
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Flank Siya Kolisi will link up with the Stormers at the end of the season, with scrumhalf Grant Williams heading to Japan and flyhalf Jean Smith joining Benetton.
Meanwhile, lock Stephan Lewies and Du Toit are both set to return to Durban from Harlequins and Bath respectively.
Tighthead prop Mawande Mdanda will join the Bulls, but the Sharks have secured promising young lock Coetzee le Roux.
MR INCREDIBLE STAYS ON!
We are pleased to announce that Vincent Koch has re-signed with the Hollywoodbets Sharks until 2028!
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— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) March 13, 2026
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