Worcester tie down another Springbok

Worcester have announced that South Africa international Dewald Potgieter has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Sixways.
Potgieter ,who follows in the footsteps of fellow Springboks Francois Hougaard and Wynand Oliver in siging a new deal, arrived in February 2016 and captained the side on a number of occasions throughout this campaign.
The 30-year-old has now racked up 20 appearances for the club, despite being ruled out for nearly eight months through injury.
Before arriving at Sixways, he spent three years with Japanese side Yamaha Jubilo after enjoying a decorated history in South Africa, where he won two consecutive Super Rugby titles with the Bulls in 2009 and 2010.
Potgieter was also part of provincial side the Blue Bulls, scoring ten tries in 65 appearances as they won the 2009 Currie Cup title and 2008 and 2010 Vodacom Cup crowns.
He said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sixways and we are starting to build a culture which will stand us in good stead on the pitch.
“We have some outstanding players at the club – a good mix of youth and experience – and I want to play a key part in helping the side move up the Premiership table in the future.”
Warriors Director of Rugby Gary Gold added: “Dewald holds himself with the utmost professionalism and continues to be a senior figure both on and off the pitch.
“His experience is greatly beneficial to the younger members of the squad and we are delighted he has committed his future to the club.”