List of 2020–21 Super Rugby transfers (South Africa)

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This is a list of player movements for Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Departure and arrivals of all players that were included in a Super Rugby squad for 2020 or 2021 are listed here, regardless of when it occurred. Future-dated transfers are only included if confirmed by the player or his agent, his former team or his new team.

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Notes

Bulls

In September 2020, SA Rugby confirmed that all South African sides would withdraw from Super Rugby, and look to join an expanded version of the Pro14. [1] All players listed remained contracted to the Bulls for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA unless stated. [2]

Bulls transfers 2020–2021
Pos2020 squad [3] OutIn2021 players
PR Lizo Gqoboka [3]
Wiehahn Herbst [3]
Simphiwe Matanzima [3]
Trevor Nyakane [3]
Gerhard Steenekamp [3]
Dayan van der Westhuizen (did not play) [3] 		Sub off.svg Wiehahn Herbst (to Lions) [4]
Sub off.svg Dayan van der Westhuizen (to Flag of Japan.svg Hino Red Dolphins) [5] 		N/AN/A
HK Corniel Els [3]
Johan Grobbelaar [6]
Louis van der Westhuizen (did not play) [3]
Jaco Visagie [7] 		Sub off.svg Corniel Els (to Flag of Italy.svg Benetton) [8]
Sub off.svg Louis van der Westhuizen (to Cheetahs) [9]
Sub off.svg Jaco Visagie (to Lions) [10] 		N/AN/A
LK Andries Ferreira [3]
Ian Groenewald [3]
Juandré Kruger [11]
Ruan Nortjé [3]
Ryno Pieterse [3] 		Sub off.svg Andries Ferreira (to Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh) [12]
Sub off.svg Ian Groenewald (to Cheetahs) [13]
Sub off.svg Juandré Kruger (released) [14]
Sub off.svg Ryno Pieterse (to Flag of France.svg Castres) [15] 		N/AN/A
FL Tim Agaba (did not play) [3]
Abongile Nonkontwana [16]
Ruan Steenkamp [3]
Josh Strauss [17]
Muller Uys [3]
Marco van Staden [3]
Wian Vosloo [3] 		Sub off.svg Abongile Nonkontwana (to Flag of England.svg Ealing Trailfinders) [18]
Sub off.svg Ruan Steenkamp (to Griquas) [19]
Sub off.svg Josh Strauss (to Flag of France.svg Oyonnax) [20]
Sub off.svg Wian Vosloo (to Flag of France.svg Suresnes) [21] 		N/AN/A
N8 Jeandré Rudolph [3] Sub off.svg Jeandré Rudolph (to Cheetahs) [13] N/AN/A
SH Marco Jansen van Vuren [3]
Embrose Papier [22]
Ivan van Zyl [3] 		N/AN/A
FH Manie Libbok [3]
Chris Smith (did not play) [3]
Morné Steyn [23] 		Sub off.svg Manie Libbok (to Sharks) [24] N/AN/A
CE Franco Naudé (did not play) [3]
Burger Odendaal [25]
Marnus Potgieter (did not play) [3]
Dylan Sage (did not play) [3]
Nafi Tuitavake [26] 		Sub off.svg Franco Naudé (to Flag of Russia.svg Strela) [27]
Sub off.svg Burger Odendaal (to Lions) [28]
Sub off.svg Dylan Sage (to Flag of France.svg Montauban) [29]
Sub off.svg Nafi Tuitavake (released) [2] 		N/AN/A
WG Cornal Hendricks [3]
Johnny Kôtze [22]
Rosko Specman [6]
Jade Stighling (did not play) [3] 		Sub off.svg Johnny Kôtze (to Flag of Japan.svg Shimizu Blue Sharks) [30]
Sub off.svg Rosko Specman (to Cheetahs) [31]
Sub off.svg Jade Stighling (to Blue Bulls) [2] 		N/AN/A
FB Warrick Gelant [22]
Richard Kriel (did not play) [3]
Divan Rossouw [6] 		Sub off.svg Warrick Gelant (to Stormers) [32]
Sub off.svg Divan Rossouw (to Lions) [33] 		N/AN/A
Coach Pote Human [34] Sub off.svg Pote Human (to Shimlas) [35] N/AN/A

Lions

In September 2020, SA Rugby confirmed that all South African sides would withdraw from Super Rugby, and look to join an expanded version of the Pro14. [1] All players listed remained contracted to the Lions for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA unless stated. [36]

Lions transfers 2020–2021
Pos2020 squad [37] OutIn2021 players
PR Jannie du Plessis [38]
Johannes Jonker (did not play) [39]
Nathan McBeth (did not play) [38]
Asenathi Ntlabakanye (did not play) [38]
Carlü Sadie [38]
Sti Sithole [38]
Dylan Smith [40]
Frans van Wyk [38] 		Sub off.svg Johannes Jonker (to Flag of England.svg Ealing Trailfinders) [41]
Sub off.svg Dylan Smith (to Flag of France.svg Stade Français) [42]
Sub off.svg Frans van Wyk (to Flag of France.svg Oyonnax) [43] 		N/AN/A
HK Jan-Henning Campher [37]
Marko Janse van Rensburg (did not play) [37]
Pieter Jansen [44] 		Sub off.svg Marko Janse van Rensburg (to Pumas) [45]
Sub off.svg Pieter Jansen (to Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks) [46] 		N/AN/A
LK Rhyno Herbst (did not play) [37]
Reinhard Nothnagel (did not play) [47]
Marvin Orie [37]
Ruben Schoeman [37]
Wilhelm van der Sluys [37]
Ruan Vermaak [37] 		Sub off.svg Rhyno Herbst (to Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Seawolves) [48]
Sub off.svg Marvin Orie (to Stormers) [49]
Sub off.svg Ruan Vermaak (to Flag of Japan.svg NTT Red Hurricanes) [50] 		N/AN/A
FL Willem Alberts [51]
Cyle Brink (did not play) [37]
Hacjivah Dayimani [44]
Jaco Kriel (did not play) [52]
Marnus Schoeman [37]
Roelof Smit (did not play) [53]
Vincent Tshituka [40] 		Sub off.svg Cyle Brink (to Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers) [54] N/AN/A
N8 Len Massyn [55] N/AN/A
SH Ross Cronjé (did not play) [56]
Dillon Smit [44]
Morné van den Berg (short-term) [57]
André Warner [53] 		N/AN/A
FH Elton Jantjies [58]
James Mollentze (did not play) [53]
Shaun Reynolds [37]
Tiaan Swanepoel [53] 		Sub off.svg Elton Jantjies (to Flag of France.svg Pau) [59]
Sub off.svg Shaun Reynolds (to Flag of France.svg Nevers) [60] 		N/AN/A
CE Dan Kriel [53]
Duncan Matthews [61]
Mannie Rass [37]
Wandisile Simelane [37]
Louritz van der Schyff (did not play) [37] 		Sub off.svg Duncan Matthews (released) [36]
Sub off.svg Louritz van der Schyff (to Blue Bulls U21) [62] 		N/AN/A
WG Tyrone Green [37]
Stean Pienaar (did not play) [37]
Courtnall Skosan [63]
Jamba Ulengo [64] 		Sub off.svg Tyrone Green (to Flag of England.svg Harlequins) [65] N/AN/A
FB Andries Coetzee [47]
Gianni Lombard (did not play) [37] 		Sub off.svg Andries Coetzee (to Flag of Japan.svg Kintetsu Liners) [66] N/AN/A
Coach Ivan van Rooyen [67] N/AN/A

Sharks

In September 2020, SA Rugby confirmed that all South African sides would withdraw from Super Rugby, and look to join an expanded version of the Pro14. [1] All players listed remained contracted to the Sharks for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA unless stated. [68]

Sharks transfers 2020–2021
Pos2020 squad [69] OutIn2021 players
PR Thomas du Toit [70]
Michael Kumbirai (did not play) [71]
Mzamo Majola [72]
Khutha Mchunu (did not play) [70]
John-Hubert Meyer [73]
Ox Nché [74]
Juan Schoeman [70] 		Sub off.svg Juan Schoeman (to Flag of England.svg Bath) [75] N/AN/A
HK Craig Burden [70]
Fez Mbatha (did not play) [70]
Dylan Richardson [70]
Kerron van Vuuren [70] 		Sub off.svg Craig Burden (retired) [76] N/AN/A
LK Hyron Andrews [70]
Tyler Paul [77]
Le Roux Roets [70]
Jordan Sesink-Clee (did not play) [78]
JJ van der Mescht (did not play) [70]
Emile van Heerden (did not play) [70]
Ruben van Heerden [79] 		Sub off.svg Tyler Paul (to Flag of Japan.svg NTT Red Hurricanes) [50]
Sub off.svg Jordan Sesink-Clee (to Sharks) [68] 		N/AN/A
FL Phepsi Buthelezi [70]
Celimpilo Gumede (did not play) [70]
Tera Mtembu (did not play) [70]
Sikhumbuzo Notshe [80]
Andisa Ntsila (did not play) [69]
Evan Roos (did not play) [70]
James Venter [81] 		Sub off.svg Tera Mtembu (to Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks) [82]
Sub off.svg Andisa Ntsila (to Cheetahs) [83]
Sub off.svg Evan Roos (to Stormers) [84] 		N/AN/A
N8 Henco Venter [85] N/AN/A
SH Jaden Hendrikse (did not play) [86]
Sanele Nohamba [70]
Louis Schreuder [87]
Grant Williams (did not play) [70]
Cameron Wright (did not play) [70] 		Sub off.svg Louis Schreuder (to Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons) [88]
Sub off.svg Cameron Wright (to Sharks) [68] 		N/AN/A
FH Curwin Bosch [70]
Jordan Chait (did not play) [89]
Boeta Chamberlain [70] 		N/AN/A
CE Lukhanyo Am [70]
André Esterhuizen [70]
Murray Koster (did not play) [70]
Marius Louw [90]
Jeremy Ward [70] 		Sub off.svg André Esterhuizen (to Flag of England.svg Harlequins) [91] N/AN/A
WG Makazole Mapimpi [70]
Lwazi Mvovo [70]
Sbu Nkosi [92]
JP Pietersen (did not play) [70]
Madosh Tambwe [93] 		Sub off.svg Lwazi Mvovo (retired) [94]
Sub off.svg JP Pietersen (retired) [95]
Sub off.svg Madosh Tambwe (to Bulls) [96] 		N/AN/A
FB Thaakir Abrahams (did not play) [70]
Aphelele Fassi [70] 		N/AN/A
Coach Sean Everitt [97] N/AN/A

Stormers

In September 2020, SA Rugby confirmed that all South African sides would withdraw from Super Rugby, and look to join an expanded version of the Pro14. [1] All players listed remained contracted to the Stormers for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA unless stated. [98]

Stormers transfers 2020–2021
Pos2020 squad [99] OutIn2021 players
PR Kwenzo Blose [100]
Neethling Fouché (did not play) [100]
Steven Kitshoff [100]
Wilco Louw [100]
Leon Lyons (did not play) [100]
Frans Malherbe [100]
Sazi Sandi (did not play) [101]
Ali Vermaak [99] 		Sub off.svg Wilco Louw (to Flag of England.svg Harlequins) [102] N/AN/A
HK Schalk Erasmus (did not play) [101]
Dan Jooste (did not play) [101]
Bongi Mbonambi [100]
Scarra Ntubeni [100]
Chad Solomon [101] 		Sub off.svg Schalk Erasmus (to Bulls) [103]
Sub off.svg Dan Jooste (to Sharks) [104] 		N/AN/A
LK Pieter-Steph du Toit [100]
David Meihuizen [101]
Salmaan Moerat [100]
JD Schickerling [100]
Ernst van Rhyn [100]
Chris van Zyl [100] 		Sub off.svg Chris van Zyl (retired) [105] N/AN/A
FL Ben-Jason Dixon (did not play) [100]
Johan du Toit [100]
Siya Kolisi [100]
Cobus Wiese [100]
Nama Xaba (did not play) [100] 		Sub off.svg Siya Kolisi (to Sharks) [106]
Sub off.svg Cobus Wiese (to Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks) [107] 		N/AN/A
N8 Juarno Augustus [100]
Jaco Coetzee [100] 		Sub off.svg Jaco Coetzee (to Flag of England.svg Bath) [108] N/AN/A
SH Paul de Wet [101]
Herschel Jantjies [100]
Godlen Masimla [101] 		N/AN/A
FH Jean-Luc du Plessis [100]
Abner van Reenen (did not play) [101]
Damian Willemse [100] 		Sub off.svg Jean-Luc du Plessis (to Flag of Japan.svg Honda Heat) [109] N/AN/A
CE Dan du Plessis (did not play) [100]
Michal Haznar (did not play) [101]
Lyle Hendricks (did not play) [101]
Matt More (did not play) [101]
Ruhan Nel [100]
Rikus Pretorius [101]
Jamie Roberts [110] 		Sub off.svg Matt More (to Pumas) [111]
Sub off.svg Jamie Roberts (to Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons) [112] 		N/AN/A
WG Sergeal Petersen [100]
Seabelo Senatla [101]
Edwill van der Merwe (did not play) [100]
Leolin Zas (did not play) [101] 		N/AN/A
FB David Kriel (did not play) [101]
Dillyn Leyds [100] 		Sub off.svg David Kriel (to Bulls) [104]
Sub off.svg Dillyn Leyds (to Flag of France.svg La Rochelle) [113] 		N/AN/A
Coach John Dobson [114] N/AN/A

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