Stellies ou signs for QPR

TYLON Smith has completed a permanent transfer to Queens Park Rangers from Stellenbosch FC, trading the vibrant fields of the Winelands for the bustling atmosphere of West London, marking a groot moment in his career.

- BY HERMAN GIBBS

The 20-year-old defender's growth in the footballing world has been meteoric over the past year.

Just last year, Smith signed his first professional contract after a successful run with South Africa's Under-20 team, where he played a key role in lifting the Cosafa Under-20 Challenge Cup last year.