The Stormers have announced the signing of wing Bjorn Basson from the Bulls for the 2017 Super Rugby season.

The 30-year-old has scored 35 tries in 95 Super Rugby appearances for the Cheetahs and the Bulls and he has 11 Test caps for the Springboks.

Basson said that he is excited to be joining the Stormers and is looking forward to making an impact at Newlands.

‘It is great for me to be here and I cannot wait to get onto the pitch and make a difference for the team,’ Basson said.

Western Province Rugby’s director of rugby Gert Smal said that Basson will be a welcome addition to the Stormers squad this season.

‘Bjorn is a versatile player whose record speaks for itself and we are excited to add another player with proven quality,’ he said. In Bjorn we have a player comfortable on the wing or at fullback who is one of the best around under the high ball.’

‘The influence he will have on our young outside backs should not underestimated,’ Smal added.

Meanwhile, the Stormers are sweating over the injuries to Juan de Jongh and Leolin Zas. The backline duo was injured against the Lions at Newlands on Saturday and both are believed to have suffered long-term injuries.

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