Springbok and 132kg prop headline Bull's 8-strong recruitment drive

The Bulls have confirmed their list of eight new recruits ahead of next season, with Springbok Curwin Bosch set to return to South Africa.

The two-cap Bok has spent the last two seasons with Brive in France’s Pro D2, joining from the Sharks in 2024, but the Bulls have confirmed his South Africa homecoming after RugbyPass reported the move in March.

In a blend of youth and experience heading to Loftus Versfeld at the end of the season, Bosch will compete for the No.10 jersey with fellow newcomer, 19-year-old Luan Giliomee, from the Sharks.

Giliomee is one of three players making the move from the Sharks, with former South Africa U20 duo fullback Hakeem Kunene and 132kg tighthead prop Mawande Mdanda, both 23, signing.

Stormers wing Dylan Maart and Pumas outside centre Sango Xamlashe are the two final signings the club have made from within South Africa.

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Munster wing Thaakir Abrahams (as reported by RugbyPass in March) and Leicester Tigers back-row Hanro Liebenberg will both return to South Africa from Europe to complete the Bulls’ list of new signings, while Jean Erasmus (tighthead – three years), Heinrich Theron (lock – three years), JJ Theron (loose forward – two years), Pieter vd Merwe (centre – three years), Demetri Erasmus (centre – three years have all been granted ‘junior to senior extensions’.

“We have been very deliberate in our recruitment process, identifying specific areas where we felt we needed to bolster our depth and experience,” said Bulls Company CEO Edgar Rathbone.

“Bringing in players of this calibre, ranging from proven match-winners to the most exciting young talent in the country, is a clear statement of our intent. We are building a squad capable of sustained success in both the Vodacom URC and Europe, and we are thrilled to welcome these men to the Loftus family.”