Springboks fullback Willie le Roux Springbok

Springboks fullback Willie le Roux goes over and celebrates his try. Photo: www.Photosport.nz 2018

Springbok news | Willie le Roux extends stay in Japan

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced he’s agreed to a contract extension with his current Japan club Toyota Verblitz.

Springboks fullback Willie le Roux Springbok

Springboks fullback Willie le Roux goes over and celebrates his try. Photo: www.Photosport.nz 2018

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced he’s agreed to a contract extension with his current Japan club Toyota Verblitz.

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Le Roux left English side Wasps to join Toyota Verblitz on a one-year deal for the 2019/20 season, but confirmed on Wednesday that he has now extended his stay in Japan.

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The details of Le Roux’s contract extension were not revealed by either the club or the Stellenbosch-born 31-year-old.

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Willie le Roux has played 61 Tests for the Springboks and was a member of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad.

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