Sharks name strong touring squad

Akker van der Merwe is set to make his return to action after being named in the Sharks’ 27-man touring squad to Australasia. You may also like

Akker banned for three weeks

Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe has been handed a three-week suspension for punching Schalk Brits at Kings Park on Saturday. You may also like

Akker to join Du Preez at Sale

Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club, the Sale Sharks, until 2022. You may also like

Sale Sharks target Akker, Kitshoff

The Sale Sharks want to sign Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff and hooker Akker van der Merwe. You may also like

Rassie explains Akker omission

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Akker van der Merwe was left out of the squad for the November Tests because he needs Schalk Brits’ experience. You may also like

Akker leaves Lions

Lions hooker Akker van der Merwe has joined the Sharks on a two-year deal. You may also like