The Stormers have confirmed that their Springbok scrum-half Ricky Januarie has joined Welsh club Ospreys in a two-month loan deal.
Januarie had limited opportunities to play during the 2009 season and he will be looking to getting some much-needed game time during his loan spell, whilst also gaining valuable experience in top European club competitions such as the Heineken Cup.
The nuggety scrum-half will meet up with some familiar foes during his time at the Welsh outfit with former New Zealand flank Jerry Collins as well as British & Irish Lions 2009 squad members Adam Jones, Alun Wyn Jones, Ryan Jones, Mike Phillips, James Hook, Tommy Bowe, Shane Williams and Lee Byrne all on the clubs' books.
Januarie could make his debut for his adopted side on December 5 against Irish club Munster with the tantalising prospect of facing former Stormers captain Jean de Villiers in the clash.
Januarie will return to Cape Town in early February, in time for the Stormers' pre-season clash against Boland on February 6.
Comments
Ripzy says...
Thank GOD he's only here for two months while our top half back are recovering...However it is still waste of money him, money that Osprey's should have invest in bringing in an up and coming scrum half
Posted 00:49 02nd December 2009
boksmashoffice says...
The Ospreys can keep him for good.
Posted 22:10 28th November 2009
patbrown_5 says...
what a waste of money . they had a really good chance to blood some of the youth players at heineken cup , these gus won't get the chance once mike phillips and tom isacs are fit.
Posted 17:54 27th November 2009