Stormers' No.8 Evan Ross has signed a new contract with the club, keeping him in Cape Town until 2027.
The 24-year-old joins Sascha Weinberg Mngomezulu and Robin van Heerden in signing for a further three years.
Ross is already an established figure in the United Rugby Championship after making his debut three years ago, winning the title in 2022 and being crowned URC Player of the Year in the same season.
The 108kg No.8 has also won five caps for the Springboks, making over 50 appearances for the Stormers, who currently sit fifth in the URC.
Ross started and scored a goal in the Stormers' 44-21 win over the Dragons on Friday, as they bid to reach the top four to book their place in the quarter-finals.
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“My rugby career has changed here at the DHL Stormers and playing for this team means a lot to me,” Ross said.
“We still have a lot we can achieve together and I want to play a major role in the future success to come,” he said.
John Dobson, Stormers Director of Rugby, added: “Ivan has been impressive since joining us three years ago and, at just 24 years old, there is still a lot to offer in a DHL Stormers jersey.
“He has physicality, speed and most of all a great attitude in everything he does, and we look forward to watching him continue to grow in our system.”
“These extensions and others that will be announced soon show that the key players on this team are committed to our vision and have agreed to build something special over the next few years, which is very exciting,” he said.
