After it was initially announced that he would join Welsh team Newport Gwent Dragons for 2013–14, the deal fell through and he linked up with the prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division instead. He didn't recover from injury to feature for them in 2013, but he did make his debut for the in the 2014 Vodacom Cup. After two appearances in that competition, he was elevated to the Super Rugby side, making five appearances during the 2014 season.