The DHL Stormers are reportedly in negotiations with a Springbok to add strike power to the backline.
Following the departure of Warrick Gelant to France at the end of last season, the Stormers turned to Clayton Blommetjies and Damian Willemse to share the responsibilities at fullback this season.
However, with veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux having this week confirmed the end of his four-year stint in Japan, the opportunity is there for the Vodacom URC title-holders to add further experience to their outside backs., a coach at the Stormers has confirmed that they are in talks to bring Le Roux back to the Western Cape, although nothing has been signed yet.
Raised in Strand and a graduate of Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, Le Roux started his rugby career at Boland Cavaliers before getting his big break with a move to the Free State Cheetahs.The 34-year-old, who has also had stints with the Sharks, Canon Eagles and English side Wasps, reportedly wants to settle in Paarl to be closer to his family.
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