Six Springbok squad members have signed contract extensions with the Lions. 

On Tuesday, the Lions confirmed that No 8 Warren Whiteley, hooker Malcolm Marx, scrumhalf Ross Cronje, wing Aphiwe Dyantyi, flank Cyle Brink and lock Marvin Orie have all committed to the Johannesburg-based franchise.

The re-signing of these players, as well as that of Andres Coetzee, Elton Jantjies, Lionel Mapoe and Courtnall Skosan – who’ll be at the union until 2020 – will come as good news for the Lions after several high-profile players left at the completion of this year’s Super Rugby competition to further their careers in Europe.

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