TRANSFER NEWS: Former Stormers loose forward Jaco Coetzee has confirmed his next move.

The South African has penned a new deal with Premiership side Bath, the club confirmed.

The contract extension will see the No.8 stay with the Blue, Black and White until 2027.

The back row joined the club in 2021 from South African side the Stormers and has gone on to make 50 appearances for Johann van Graan’s side.

On signing his contract extension, the South African said: “I am really grateful that me and my family can stay on another two years with Bath.

“This is an amazing club full of amazing people and to be part of the Blue, Black, and White family is unreal.”

Bath Director of Rugby and fellow South African Van Graan said: “It is fantastic news that Jaco will be staying on in the Blue, Black and White.

“Jaco has become one of the premier ball carriers in the Premiership and he has had some magic moments over the last two seasons.

“Jaco is hungry for more and it is great that he is staying on this journey in this family-first environment.”