Deon Fourie extends stay with DHL Stormers
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Deon Fourie extends stay with DHL Stormers
| Flank Deon Fourie, who reached 100 DHL Stormers caps in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final, has signed a two-year contract extension. |
| Fourie has been a stand-out performer for the DHL Stormers since returning from France, playing a key role in the victorious Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign and claiming the Vodacom Man of the Match award in the showpiece match at DHL Stadium. |
| He has also been included in the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Wales, completing a fairytale season for the hard-working loose forward. |
| DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson said he could not be more delighted for Fourie. |
| "What Deon has achieved this season has been nothing short of phenomenal, so we are very happy that he has extended his stay with us. |
| "He has been an inspirational figure for our team and has also played a key role in developing some of the young talent we have too, hopefully he will continue to go from strength to strength," he said. |
| Fourie said that his second stint with the DHL Stormers has been incredibly rewarding and thanked his teammates, the support staff and the fans for helping him reach new heights. |
| "I am thrilled to extend my time with the DHL Stormers, what our team has achieved this season with the incredible support we have got has been special and I know there is even more ahead of us. |
| "My family and I couldn't be happier to be in Cape Town and I want to show my gratitude through my performances on the pitch," he said. |
