Warriors sign Springbok flanker

Warriors have added further competition to the back row by securing the signing of Springbok flanker Dewald Potgieter.
The 28-year-old joins up with his new teammates immediately ahead of Saturday’s clash with Bath Rugby at Sixways.
Potgieter, who has six Test caps, won two consecutive Super Rugby titles with the Bulls in 2009 and 2010, amassing 70 appearances for the Pretoria-based franchise.
Since 2013, Potgieter has been plying his trade in Japan for Yamaha Jubilo, reaching the final of the Top League competition in 2014/15 and winning the LIXIL Cup for the first time in the club’s history during the same season.
He said: “I’m really excited about a new challenge in England with Warriors.
“Dean Ryan is building something really unique at Worcester and it’s something that really appealed to me.
“I can’t wait to get started and to try and earn the respect of my teammates and hopefully I can add something to the squad.”
Director of Rugby Ryan added: “Dewald is a talented flanker with a wealth of experience at the top level from his time in Super Rugby.
“He has played with and against some of the best in the Southern Hemisphere and his inclusion in the back row will be of huge benefit to the pack.”