South Africa lock Danelle Lochner and prop Babalwa Latsha have signed new deals to stay with Harlequins.

Lochner, a former netball player, joined the club in November following the conclusion of the WXV tournament.

The 27-year-old, who has been capped 12 times by the Springboks since her debut last year, started 11 games for Quins this season in the Premiership and scored one try.

Latsha signed for Quins in 2023 and has 22 caps for her country.

The 30-year-old became Africa’s first female professional rugby player in 2020.

Harlequins finished seventh in the Premiership Women’s Rugby table at the end of the regular campaign.