Springboks scrum-half Cobus Reinach will return to South Africa for the 2025/26 season as he has put pen to paper on a switch to the Stormers.
The Montpellier half-back, 34, was a regular feature in Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks side in 2024 with seven appearances in their 13 Tests.
Cobus Reinach to join the Stormers
Reinach brings a wealth of experience to his new employers, particularly in the Champions Cup with stints at both Northampton Saints and Montpellier, which will be vital for the Stormers moving forward.
Commenting on the signing, Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said: “Cobus has proven himself a threat at the highest level of the game and we are expecting him to fit in seamlessly here.”
“He is a double World Cup winner and his considerable experience will be vital as we develop the next generation of young talent, with the likes of Imad Khan and Asad Moos set to benefit greatly from working closely with him.
“His attacking abilities are well-known, but he is also a player with great rugby IQ, and given his knowledge of European conditions and opposition he will provide plenty of value on and off the pitch.”
Also commenting on the news, Reinach said: “It will obviously be great for my family and I to return home, but what is just as exciting for me is to join a team playing such a great brand of rugby.”
“I know a lot of the DHL Stormers players well and I feel that I have a lot to offer within their game model, so I am looking forward to connecting with my new teammates and coaches when I move down to Cape Town at the end of the season.”
Replaces Paul de Wet
The Bloemfontein-native arrives at the perfect time for the Stormers too, with Paul de Wet heading to the Bulls next season and Herschel Jantjies moving to Bayonne.
“Cobus is a premier talent and we are thrilled to have someone of his quality coming in to bolster our squad,” Stormers CEO Johan le Roux added.
“While the primary focus will always be on developing local talent, it is also important that our coaching staff are on the look-out for strategic acquisitions at the top end of the game that will help take us forward.”
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