Springbok lock Marvin Orie will join French Top 14 outfit Perpignan next season on a two-year deal.

The Stormers’ Orie, 30 years old, started Saturday’s Rugby Championship victory over Australia but will not play against New Zealand next weekend.

He is likely to play for his country at this year’s Rugby World Cup in France, which concludes on October 28.

“Perpignan confirm the signing of the South African second row for two years,” they said on Twitter.

“He will join his teammates after fulfilling his commitments with the Springboks.”

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐥’𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐏 ✍🏻

USA Perpignan officialise la signature du seconde ligne sud-africains pour 2 ans!

Il rejoindra ses coéquipiers après avoir honoré ses engagements avec les Springboks 🤘#Usap #recrutement #signature #unepassiondesémotions pic.twitter.com/HJxfvkrSpP

— USAP (@usap_officiel) July 10, 2023

The new Top 14 season will begin on August 18, followed by a seven-week World Cup break.

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