Stormers Hand Veteran Deon Fourie Contract Extension

Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie has signed a one-year contract extension with the Stormers, even though an ankle injury has ruled him out for the remainder of the current United Rugby Championship season.

The 38-year-old underwent surgery earlier this month after sustaining the injury during a match against Connacht on April 19 in Cape Town. Despite his absence for the rest of the campaign, the Stormers have retained him for the 2025 season.

“Deon is a true warrior and still has a significant contribution to make for us next season, both on the field and in terms of his leadership,” said Stormers coach John Dobson.

“He is a remarkable player who has done so much for this team over the years, and we know that he will give all he has in characteristic fashion when he returns.”

Fourie, who became South Africa’s oldest debutant in 2022 just before his 36th birthday, played as a makeshift hooker in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, where the Springboks narrowly defeated New Zealand in Paris. He was recently invited to a Springbok training camp despite having battled multiple injuries over the past two seasons.

Having played both as a hooker and loose forward throughout his career, Fourie spent seven seasons in France before returning to the Stormers in 2021, where he earned Springbok selection and fan-favorite status.