WP beat Cheetahs to the signature of some tall second row timber

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has signed with Western Province Rugby and will join the Stormers in preparing for the 2021 season.

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Born and bred in the Cape, Orie was educated at Tygerberg High School and represented Western Province throughout his school career, wearing the blue and white hoops at the U13 Craven Week, U16 Grant Khomo Week and U18 Craven Week.

Orie left the Cape after school and played for the Bulls and Lions at Currie Cup and Super Rugby level.

He also has three Springbok caps to his name.

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Orie left the Lions earlier this year under somewhat mysterious circumstances with no apparent destination confirmed.

He had been widely expected to sign for the Cheetahs, but has now committed his future to WP.

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Stormers coach John Dobson said that the addition of a player of Orie’s calibre was a welcome boost.

‘We are thrilled to add a lock of Marvin’s quality to our squad, he is an international who has always posed a major threat when we have come up against him, so he will add valuable depth to our second row,’ Dobson said.

‘Marvin is a product of our youth system and it is great to welcome him home as we embark on an exciting new chapter at Cape Town Stadium this season.’

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Marvin Orie, 28, said he is looking forward to growing as a player in the Cape.

‘I grew up a Stormers supporter and I am looking forward to growing further as a player in Cape Town surrounded by quality players and working with a top management team,’ Orie said.

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