The DHL Stormers have significantly strengthened their options at lock and in the back row by snapping up a towering SA bruiser from next season.
The 25-year-old Hendre Stassen, who is able to play lock and flanker, has joined the Capetonians, and will add valuable depth to their forward stocks.
The former Junior Springbok stands at two-metres tall and will offer crucial versatility in the Stormers jersey.
Head coach John Dobson said that Stassen has been training hard and is keen to make an impact for the franchise.
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“Hendre has shown a great attitude since joining us, he is a hard-worker who is ready to give everything for the team,” he said.
“We are looking forward to seeing the impact he can make both in the second row and on the side of the scrum for us.”
Stassen said that he is very happy to be starting this new chapter in Cape Town.
“It has been great to connect with my new teammates in the pre-season and I am very grateful for the opportunity I have been given to represent the Stormers. I want to make the most of it and show my commitment to the team,” he said.
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