Bok lock to leave Stormers

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The DHL Stormers will bid farewell to one of many inaugural Vodacom URC champions’ second-row titans, whose transfer to a French High 14 membership has been confirmed.

Springbok lock Marvin Orie will be a part of Perpignan subsequent season on a two-year deal, the membership introduced on Monday.

Orie, who joined the Stormers from the Lions in 2021, was a vital a part of the facet that received the 2021-22 URC title, beginning 17 instances, together with within the ultimate in opposition to the Vodacom Bulls.

The 30-year-old has made a complete of 42 appearances in all competitions for the Capetonians, and has additionally led the crew when skipper Steven Kitshoff was unavailable.

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Orie began for the Boks within the Rugby Championship win in opposition to Australia on Saturday, however will sit out this weekend’s sport in opposition to the All Blacks in Auckland.

He’s more likely to function for South Africa at this 12 months’s Rugby World Cup in France, which ends on 28 October, because the world champions intention to defend the Webb Ellis Cup.

“Perpignan verify the signing of the South African second row for 2 years,” the membership posted on Twitter. “He’ll be a part of his team-mates after fulfilling his commitments with the Springboks.”

The brand new High 14 season will start on 18 August earlier than taking a seven-week break for the World Cup.

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USA Perpignan formalizes the signing of the South African second line for two years!

He’ll be a part of his teammates after honoring his commitments with the Springboks 🤘#Talk #recruitment #signature #apassionofemotions pic.twitter.com/HJxfvkrSpP

— USAP (@usap_official) July 10, 2023