New contract for Willemse

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Montpellier have announced that powerful South African second-row Paul Willemse has put pen to paper on a new deal with the Top 14 club.

The 23-year-old, who joined the French side from Grenoble in 2015, had previously impressed as a Bulls lock in Super Rugby 2013 and 2014.

Willemse inks an extension until 2019, adding a further year to his previous contract at Altrad Stadium, saying the club is “special” to him.