Corné Fourie
Faf de Klerk
The Golden Lions Rugby Union have announced the signing for the 2016 season of 2 of their Emirates Lions franchise partners, the Steval Pumas’ players, Faf de Klerk and Corné Fourie.
The Media Release reads as follows:
Lions Rugby (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce the contracting of Pumas duo Faf de Klerk and Corné Fourie for the 2016 season.
Both De Klerk and Fourie, who have played Vodacom Super Rugby for the Emirates Lions through loan agreements over the past 2 seasons, will return to Johannesburg under permanent contracts in November 2015.
The pair has signed 1-year contracts with Lions Rugby and will thus be involved in both the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby and ABSA Currie Cup campaigns.
Head coach Johan Ackermann is excited to welcome both players back into the Lions Rugby structures.
“I am very pleased with the signing of Faf and Corné, as they have really become a part of the Lions family and have played important roles in our Super Rugby journey in recent years,” said Ackermann.
“They have already made a big contribution to the Lions and will hopefully enjoy it further here and continue to make a difference.
“Additionally, I am proud of Faf for his call up to the Springbok training squad. It is wonderful to see how he used his opportunity at the Lions to propel himself to the next level. I look forward to welcoming both him and Corné back into our structures next season.”