{"id":394989,"date":"2026-01-28T12:49:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/394989\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:49:05","slug":"vincent-koch-on-his-way-back-to-the-gallagher-prem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/394989\/","title":{"rendered":"Vincent Koch on his way back to the Gallagher Prem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vincent Koch is set to depart the Sharks at the end of the current season, with reports suggesting the experienced tighthead could be eyeing a return to the Gallagher PREM.<\/p>\n

According to Rugby Pass<\/a>, Koch \u2013 who will turn 36 in March \u2013 is weighing up his next move after three seasons in Durban. The Sharks have already moved to bolster their front-row resources by securing the signature of Springbok prop Thomas du Toit from Bath for next season, paving the way for Koch\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n

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One of South Africa\u2019s most decorated forwards, Koch was a key member of the Springbok squads that lifted the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019 and successfully defended the title in France four years later. <\/p>\n

Renowned for his scrummaging power and work rate around the field, he has amassed 63 Test caps for the Boks.<\/p>\n

Koch is no stranger to English rugby. He spent six years with Saracens, making over 100 appearances and helping the North London club claim major domestic and European honours. <\/p>\n

He also had a spell with Wasps before the Premiership side folded.<\/p>\n

Now, with his Sharks chapter coming to a close, Koch is believed to be targeting one final stint at club level, with several sides in the market for an experienced tighthead prop.<\/p>\n

Bath, Newcastle Red Bulls and Sale Sharks have emerged as three potential contenders, as Prem clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of next season with a proven international powerhouse.<\/p>\n

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