Warriors are delighted to announce that South Africa international Dewald Potgieter has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Sixways.
Potgieter has become an influential figure at the Club since his arrival in February 2016 and captained the side on a number of occasions throughout the 2016/17 campaign.
The 30-year-old has now racked up 20 appearances for the Club, despite being ruled out for nearly eight months through injury.
Before arriving at Sixways, he spent three years with Japanese side Yamaha Jubilo after enjoying a decorated history in South Africa, where he won two consecutive Super Rugby titles with the Bulls in 2009 and 2010.
Potgieter was also part of provincial side the Blue Bulls, scoring ten tries in 65 appearances as they won the 2009 Currie Cup title and 2008 and 2010 Vodacom Cup crowns.
The back rower has tasted success on the international stage as well and crossed the whitewash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in one of six appearances for his country. He also captained the Emerging Springboks against the British & Irish Lions in 2009.
Warriors Director of Rugby Gary Gold said: “Dewald holds himself with the utmost professionalism and continues to be a senior figure both on and off the pitch.
“His experience is greatly beneficial to the younger members of the squad and we are delighted he has committed his future to the Club.”
Potgieter said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sixways and we are starting to build a culture which will stand us in good stead on the pitch.
“We have some outstanding players at the Club – a good mix of youth and experience – and I want to play a key part in helping the side move up the Premiership table in the future.”