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Lionel Cronjé to join Brumbies

Cape Town - Golden Lions utility back Lionel Cronjé is off to Canberra to join the Brumbies for next year's Super Rugby competition.

Cronjé, who can play flyhalf, fullback and centre, joined the Lions this year after previously representing the Blue Bulls and Western Province.

The 24-year-old announced the news of his departure via his official Twitter account on Monday.

He tweeted:

(sic) Fotos done!sad to say cheers to all the lads today...as my stay at lions..is over..short lived but great experience!

Exciting new and exciting challenge..off to @s14_brumbies



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