Stormers lock up Ruben van Heerden (Ashley Vrotman/Gallo Images)
- Lock Ruben van Heerden has committed his long-term future to the Stormers.
- The former Bulls and Sharks enforcer says it was an easy decision to stay on the Cape.
- Other players who recently signed new contracts with the Stormers include center Dan du Plessis, young backline star Sasha Feinberg-Mgomezulu, lock JD Sickerling and prop Steven Kitshoff. included.
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Lock Ruben van Heerden is the latest player to commit his long-term future to the Stormers.
The Stormers announced on Friday that Van Heerden has signed a contract extension that will keep him plying his trade in Cape Town until at least 2027.
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The 26-year-old joined the Stormers midway through last season and quickly established himself as a key cog in the forward pack.
Van Heerden previously represented England for the Bulls (2016-2018), Sharks (2019-2022) and Exeter Chiefs (2022-2023).
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said Van Heerden was a “fantastic addition” to the Stormers.
”[He] He has been a really important player over the last 18 months and I am very happy that he will be with us for at least another three years.
“This season he has shown great leadership qualities when calling lineouts and was well-deserved by taking part in the recent Springbok conditioning camp.
“I look forward to seeing how far Ruben can play within our system over the next three seasons,” Dobson said in a statement.
Van Heerden said it was an easy decision to extend his stay at the Cape as the Stormers environment helped him take his game to the next level.
“I couldn't be happier with where my rugby is going and my new life in Cape Town.
“It's a special group of players and coaches here and I want to be a part of what's next for this team,” Van Heerden said.
Van Heerden's contract extension is the latest of a number of new signings confirmed by the Stormers in recent weeks.
Other players who have signed new contracts with the Stormers include center Dan du Plessis, young backline star Sasha Feinberg-Mgomezulu, lock JD Sickerling and prop Steven Kitshoff. It will be done.
