Northampton Saints have announced that former DHL Stormers loose forward Juarno Augustus will be leaving the club at the end of the Premiership season.

Augustus will bring his stint in the Premiership to a close at the end of the 2024-25 season to make a move to the Vodacom URC with Irish side Ulster.

Having arrived from the Stormers in 2021, Augustus is into his fourth season with the Saints and has made 65 appearances to date, scoring 15 tries.

The 26-year-old former Junior Springbok was part of the Northampton side which claimed the Premiership crown last season – making nine starts in 17 appearances in 2023-24, including the final at Twickenham against Bath.

“I love playing for Saints, and living in Northampton, so this was a very difficult decision for me to make,” Augustus said.

“The players, staff and supporters have really made the club feel like home for my partner Kaylene and I during my four seasons here, and we have made amazing memories which will stay with me forever – especially lifting the Premiership trophy last season, which was a dream come true.

“Saints will always have a very special place in my heart, and while next summer is the right time for me to move on, I will give absolutely everything I can to the team for the rest of the season to try to finish my time here with more success and silverware.”

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