Stormers Extend Flyhalf Jurie Matthee to 2029 as Project 2029 Advances
The homegrown playmaker’s deal reflects a push to secure a stable core under the franchise’s long-term retention plan.
Overview
- The Stormers confirmed a three-year contract extension that keeps 25-year-old Jurie Matthee at the club through 2029 as part of Project 2029.
- Matthee has 21 caps since debuting in late 2024 and took the reins at flyhalf early this season when Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse were on Springbok duty and Manie Libbok was in Japan.
- He delivered a Man of the Match performance in the URC win over Benetton in Treviso and currently leads the competition with 78 points.
- Director of Rugby John Dobson praised Matthee’s coachability and composure and said the club is delighted to keep him long term.
- Matthee said he feels blessed to represent the Stormers and expressed enthusiasm for the team’s future vision.