Worcester Warriors announce Ndimande, Haynes, Young retained

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WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed the retention of the league-leader in turnovers.

Hard-hitting South African backrower Thabo Ndimande will continue to line up in blue and gold for the 2026/27 season.

Also confirmed in the latest round of Warriors retentions is versatile front-rower Finn Haynes and hard-working flanker George Young.


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Ndimande - the league-leader in turnovers - has featured in every game for Warriors this season, regularly bringing a huge second-half impact off the bench.

RETAINED: Thabo Ndimande will remain with Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

Elsewhere young talent Finn Haynes - who has featured for Warriors at tighthead, loosehead and hooker this season - will also remain at Sixways for the 2026/27 campaign.

STICKING AROUND: Finn Haynes has been retained by Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

Finally flanker George Young, who has had a season marred by injury, will continue with Warriors next season hoping to bring a larger impact with more time on the field.

REMAINING: George Young will remain with Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

The three are the latest retentions announced by the club, along with Ashley Challenger, Jake Garside, Matt Kvesic, Fraser Balmain, James Short, Tom Seabrook, Matt Rogerson, Juan Gonzalez, Will Reed and Tim Anstee, Hallam Chapman, James Tyas and Côme Joussain, Livai Natave, Alfie Garside, Will Trewin, Tiff Eden, Roma Zheng and Josh Bassett.

The signings of Joe Jones, Jack Dickinson, Cam Miell, Owain Evans, John Hawkins and James Cherry have also been announced, while the departure of Tim Hoyt and Hugh Bokenham has been confirmed.

Hoyt leaves Warriors to join French Top-14 side Lyon. Meanwhile Bokenham, currently on loan with Warriors from Gloucester Rugby, will re-join his former side Cornish Pirates for the 2026/27 season.

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