Bayonne release Pietersen

Bayonne have agreed to release utility back Joe Pietersen from his contract in order for him to return to South Africa.

Stormers move to sign utility back

Bayonne have agreed to release utility back Joe Pietersen from his contract in order for him to return to South Africa. The 26-year-old joined the Top 14 outfit in 2010 after making 21 appearances for the Stormers and 56 for Western Province. However he will now returned to Province on a two-year deal with Pietersen set to join up with the Stormers for pre-season on December 1. The Stormers have also signed former Bulls speedster Gerhard van den Heever for 2012, however fly-half Sam Lane has left to join Australia's rugby academy.