Flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis will be leaving the Stormers to join a club in the Japanese Top League.

At the end of a contentious 21-day exit window, which allows players to opt out of their current contracts in favour of overseas deals, it’s been confirmed that Du Plessis will bid the Stormers farewell.

In addition, it’s reported that Stormers loose forward Cobus Wiese will be heading to the Sale Sharks in England.

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