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The DHL Stormers have reportedly strengthened their pack with the signing of a robust ahead who got here via the ranks on the Vodacom Bulls.
Having already sealed the return of fullback Warrick Gelant from Racing 92, the Stormers wish to add extra depth to their forwards following the departure of Steven Kitshoff to Ulster and Marvin Orie to Perpignan.
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In response to a report by Network24final season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship finalists will supply former Vodacom Bulls lock Hendre Stassen a return to skilled rugby.
The 25-year-old just lately accomplished a suspension for the usage of a banned substance that he was handed whereas enjoying for Stade Francais in 2019.
In a position to play at each lock and blindside flank, the 2m, 199kg Stassen was schooled in Boksburg and made his senior debut for the Vodacom Bulls in 2018. After one season in Pretoria, he was taken to Paris by Heyneke Meyer on an preliminary mortgage which turned everlasting. He represented the Junior Springboks in 2017.
Stassen’s contract with Western Province Rugby will reportedly run for 4 years.
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