Guinness PRO12: Josh Strauss and Leone Nakarawa sign new Glasgow Warriors contracts

Image: Josh Strauss: Eligible for Scotland next year

Josh Strauss and Leone Nakarawa have signed new deals tying them to Glasgow Warriors until 2017.

The two forwards follow Stuart Hogg and Lee Jones in signing two-year extensions with the Warriors, who are third in the Guinness Pro12 and top of their Euroepan Rugby Champions Cup pool.

South Africa-born Strauss, who will be eligible for Scotland from September next year, told the club website: "I've learnt a lot working with the players and coaches at Scotstoun and it was a good decision to move to Glasgow from South Africa.

"I've enjoyed the last three years at the club and I really like the group of players that are here. I'm happy to be staying."

Fiji second row Nakarawa said: "Signing my first professional contract with Glasgow was a big move for me and I'm really enjoying playing for the club and I'm very happy living in the city.

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"We have excellent players and coaches at Scotstoun and I believe I can continue to improve working with them. The supporters have been great with me since I joined and I'm delighted to be staying."

Glasgow boss Gregor Townsend said: "Josh and Leone have made a big impact since they joined us and it's a big boost for everyone at the club that they're staying."

Meanwhile, Canada international back Connor Braid has left the Warriors to join London Scottish on a permanent contract until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old had a loan spell with the Championship side earlier in the season.

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