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A source within the Lions has apparently told OFM that Lionel Mapoe has signed with the Lions. We saw Lionel in Durban yesterday... exactly what is going on?
A Springbok Sevens player and one of the most exciting players in the country, Lionel Mapoe has been out of action for some time now. Not because of injury, but because of a contract dispute.
The fact is he wanted to move to the Sharks. He signed a deal with them. The Cheetahs wanted him to stay so they wouldn't release him. A court found in favour of the Cheetahs. Now, for the Sharks to get their man, the Durban-based franchise will need to pay a big transfer fee. An amount they do not want to pay. They have been paying his salary after all!
The Lions, now flush with money, have allegedly made an agreement with the Cheetahs, meeting their transfer fee, but have no deal with Mapoe. Complicated enough for you?
Whose side are you on? The player or the Union? Which Union?
When will we finally see Mapoe in action again and in which colours will that be?"
He should of sucked it up and gone back to the cheetah's... and if he didn't wanna play nice SA Rugby should of given him a Ultimatum as he was clearly in breech of contract...
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A source within the Lions has apparently told OFM that Lionel Mapoe has signed with the Lions. We saw Lionel in Durban yesterday... exactly what is going on?
A Springbok Sevens player and one of the most exciting players in the country, Lionel Mapoe has been out of action for some time now. Not because of injury, but because of a contract dispute.
The fact is he wanted to move to the Sharks. He signed a deal with them. The Cheetahs wanted him to stay so they wouldn't release him. A court found in favour of the Cheetahs. Now, for the Sharks to get their man, the Durban-based franchise will need to pay a big transfer fee. An amount they do not want to pay. They have been paying his salary after all!
The Lions, now flush with money, have allegedly made an agreement with the Cheetahs, meeting their transfer fee, but have no deal with Mapoe. Complicated enough for you?
Whose side are you on? The player or the Union? Which Union?
When will we finally see Mapoe in action again and in which colours will that be?"
He should of sucked it up and gone back to the cheetah's... and if he didn't wanna play nice SA Rugby should of given him a Ultimatum as he was clearly in breech of contract...