Ruan Nortje Bulls

The Bulls have locked in the services of hard-working second-rower Ruan Nortje for three more years. Photo: Backpagepix

SIGNING ALERT: Bulls lock in Ruan Nortje for 3 more years

The Bulls have locked in the services of hard-working second-rower Ruan Nortje for three more years.

Ruan Nortje Bulls

The Bulls have locked in the services of hard-working second-rower Ruan Nortje for three more years. Photo: Backpagepix

The Bulls have locked in the services of hard-working second-rower Ruan Nortje for three more years.

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The 23-year-old former Junior Springbok has penned a contract extension which will see him remain at Loftus Versfeld until 2025.

Ruan Nortje has been one of the Bulls’ best this season

Nortje, who also played all of his junior rugby at the Bulls, has been one of the Tshwane-based side’s most consistent performers over the past two seasons, featuring in the bulk of the side’s matches.

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“We cannot express fully how excited we are to have a player of Ruan Nortje’s calibre showing his commitment to the Bulls by extending his stay at the franchise on a long-term basis,” said Bulls director of rugby, Jake White.

“Ruan forms an important part of the Bulls future, and we have no doubt that he has what it takes to play at the very highest level. We are looking forward to his contribution in the blue jersey for the next three years.”

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