South African-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 29, has signed a new contract to stay with Bristol Bears.
South Africa-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has pledged his future to Bristol Bears, putting pen to paper on a fresh contract at Ashton Gate. The 29-year-old, who now represents England at international level, is staying put in the West Country.
The new deal is a major vote of confidence in a player who has carved out a reputation as a hard-running, physical presence in the Bears midfield. His journey from South African rugby to the English game, and then to the international stage, is one the diaspora will be watching closely.
For Bristol, keeping a centre of his calibre is a statement of intent. Midfielders who combine power with a strong defensive game are hard to find, and locking him down gives the club continuity as it looks to push for bigger things.
For Janse van Rensburg, the new contract brings stability and a chance to keep building where he is already settled. Expect Bristol fans to be pleased, and rival clubs to be a little less so.
