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Stormers Extend Wandisile Simelane Through 2028

The move underscores the Stormers' long-term retention drive known as Project 29.

Overview

  • Simelane, 27, has become a key backline option since joining in 2024, covering outside centre and fullback with pace and sharp footwork.
  • Director of rugby John Dobson praised his rapid development, highlighting his work to improve all areas of his game.
  • Simelane said the Stormers environment lets him express himself while pushing standards, calling Cape Town the best place for him to succeed.
  • The extension forms part of the franchise’s broader plan to keep core talent in place for sustained competitiveness.
  • He targets a URC title and maintains Springbok ambitions as the Stormers also eye a Champions Cup Round of 16 trip to Toulon in France in April.