Lions re-sign four big guns
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has secure the services of four key players beyond the current season.
The GLRU announced contract extension with star back Andries Coetzee, Ruan Combrinck and Howard Mnisi, as well as forward Luvuyiso Lusaseni.
The union also secured the services of a number of up and coming players – Malcolm Marx (hooker), Sevens Springbok Albertus Smith, Jaco van der Walt (flyhalf), Lourens Erasmus (lock) and Bobby de Wee (lock/flank).
The GLRU, in a statement, said they are aiming to retain and develop top junior players by creating opportunities and an environment that promises growth both on and off the field.
Bart Schoeman, Manager of the GLRU High Performance Department, said he is thrilled to be able to retain such promising talent at the Union.
"With a number of junior and senior players extending contracts, it shows the union supports young players and aims to develop them into the future Lions stalwarts," Schoeman said.
"Secondly, by securing our senior stars, we are demonstrating our belief and confidence in the players we have and back them in taking the Union to the next level of competitiveness."
