Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Saturday that the Stormers have reached a deal to bring 21-year-old scrumhalf Haashim Pead from the Lions after weeks of negotiation.
- News reports say the transfer will take effect after the Stormers’ URC European tour with a possible debut at Cape Town Stadium against the Sharks on 10 October.
- Details of the move remain unconfirmed in public records with outlets citing an undisclosed transfer fee, third-party assistance to the Stormers and reports that Pead may contribute towards a buyout of his Lions contract.
- The signing responds to clear squad needs because veteran Cobus Reinach will be periodically unavailable, Imad Khan is sidelined long term with a knee injury and Dewaldt Duvenage has retired.
- Pead is a locally produced Junior Boks standout from the Bo-Kaap who scored six tries in South Africa’s U20 World Championship win and now faces faster pathways to regular top-level game time at the Stormers.