The Stormers have decided against making a formal offer to Damian de Allende, with a club source telling Rapport that pursuing every Springbok seeking a return to Cape Town would be "unaffordable." The 34-year-old centre, contracted to Panasonic Wild Knights until June 2027, had been linked with a return to the franchise where he spent seven seasons, but the financial weight of securing Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wilco Louw has effectively closed that door.
With Dan du Plessis departing for Bordeaux-Bèglès and uncertainty around Ruhan Nel's future, the midfield vacancy remains, and John Dobson's side have shifted their focus to Sharks centre Jurenzo Julius. The 22-year-old has established himself as a consistent URC performer in Durban and is widely regarded as a Springbok prospect. His current Sharks contract runs to the end of the 2026/27 season.
In a separate development, Sanele Nohamba has signed a two-year deal with Top 14 club Lyon. The utility back — comfortable at scrumhalf or flyhalf — moved to Shizuoka Blue Revs in early 2025 but managed only one appearance due to injury. Lyon confirmed the signing via Instagram; Nohamba joins compatriot Janse van Roux at the club.