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Haashim Pead poised to join Stormers just days after Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen backed him
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Haashim Pead poised to join Stormers just days after Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen backed him

Haashim Pead, a 21-year-old South African rugby player, appears to be switching teams just days after Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen expressed support for his continued play with the Lions. Pead initially joined the Lions in 2025 after not securing a contract with the Stormers. However, recent reports suggest he is set to move to the Stormers, who are looking to fill an injured player's spot. The decision comes shortly after van Rooyen praised Pead's development potential. If the transfer is confirmed, Pead could debut for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.

Haashim Pead is set to join the Stormers shortly after confirming his departure from the Lions. The 21-year-old scrumhalf, who signed with the Lions at the beginning of 2025 after failing to secure a deal with the Stormers, is preparing to return to Cape Town. According to reports, Pead will join the Stormers upon their return from a European tour, marking the start of their United Rugby Championship season. Just two days prior, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen expressed optimism about Pead's future with the team, stating he would receive more playing opportunities as part of the club's development plans. This suggests a rapid shift in Pead's career trajectory, with the Stormers seemingly having secured his services. Pead, a graduate of Bishops in Cape Town, has drawn attention from prominent figures in rugby, including being added to Roc Nation's roster alongside Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. His performances during the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy earned him recognition as the Junior Springbok Player of the Year. While at the Lions, Pead faced competition from established players such as Morné van den Berg and Nico Steyn. The Stormers, meanwhile, have an opportunity to integrate Pead into their squad following the injury to scrumhalf Imad Khan. The Stormers' URC campaign begins with matches against Connacht and Edinburgh, starting on 2 October.

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IOL (Independent Online) logoIOL (Independent Online)Party-alignedCenter11 hr. ago
Haashim Pead poised to join Stormers just days after Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen backed him

Haashim Pead, a 21-year-old South African rugby player, appears to be switching teams just days after Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen expressed support for his continued play with the Lions. Pead initially joined the Lions in 2025 after not securing a contract with the Stormers. However, recent reports suggest he is set to move to the Stormers, who are looking to fill an injured player's spot. The decision comes shortly after van Rooyen praised Pead's development potential. If the transfer is confirmed, Pead could debut for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation involving Haashim Pead's potential transfer between two rugby teams without overtly favoring either side. It provides factual updates on his career moves and the circumstances surrounding the change, maintaining a balanced tone. There is no clear ideological slant,

News24 logoNews24IndependentCenter15 hr. ago
Stormers get their man as young star Pead heads to Cape Town

The article announces that scrumhalf Haashim Pead is set to leave the Lions rugby team. It mentions Darren Stewart/Gallo Images as the photographer but does not provide further details about Pead's new team or the circumstances surrounding his departure. The piece appears to be a brief update rather than a comprehensive report, focusing primarily on the player's move.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports-related event without any apparent political framing. It focuses solely on the movement of a rugby player and does not engage with contentious political issues or present biased perspectives.

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