A Griquas’ Currie Cup winner has signed a loan agreement that will see him join the Stormers squad until the end of the year.
Wing Dylan Maart provides for the injured Seabelo Senatla, as part of the development agreement between the Stormers and Griquas, which will also see Sako Makata and Keagan Blanckenberg join the Kimberley-based side on loan.
Maart featured prominently for Griquas as they claimed the Currie Cup title earlier this year and was invited to join training in Cape Town at the start of the current season.
A player with an impressive turn of pace and a natural feel for the game, the 29-year-old has proven himself to be both a deadly finisher and a committed defender.
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Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said that Maart has fitted in well since joining his squad, which is a good example of the development agreement in action.
“Dylan is a local lad from Wellington and has made a big impression in Kimberley. He fits our style of play well and we are looking forward to seeing what he can add as part of our squad as we approach a key phase of our season.
“He has worked incredibly hard to get here and fully deserves this opportunity. His was not the conventional pathway to high-performance rugby, but it is an inspirational story that shows what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.
“This underlines the value of this agreement, with players moving between Cape Town and Kimberley to the benefit of both teams.”
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