The Lions have confirmed that Marnus Schoeman will leave the franchise to continue his career in France.
The franchise took to social media to wish the livewire flanker all the best as he moves on from Johannesburg to ply his trade with Grenoble where he has signed a two-year deal.
"The Lions Rugby Company and Marnus Schoeman has agreed to a mutual separation. We wish you all the best on your new opportunity, Marnus!" the franchise posted on Twitter.
Schoeman (32) has played for several teams in South Africa over the years, including the Bulls, Griquas and Pumas.
A former South Africa U20 representative in 2009, Schoeman has been with the Lions since 2018.
"Marnus is a very experienced player with nearly 150 matches in Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup to his credit. He's a very active backrow and very efficient in the ruck zones with a great quality of contest," Grenoble's sports manager, Fabien Gengenbacher, said in a statement earlier this week.
The other South African currently on Grenoble's books is former Stormers flank/hooker Deon Fourie.
Player Update The Lions Rugby Company and Marnus Schoeman has agreed to a mutual separation. We wish you all the best on your new opportunity, Marnus! pic.twitter.com/YOWUjZVrqO
— Emirates Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) May 20, 2021