Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth in the limited edition red Springbok jersey, flanked by Siya Kolisi in the regular green Test jersey (left) and midfielders Damian de Allende (right) and Jan Serfontein (far right) in the yellow and blue training jerseys
Springbok centre scoffs at Bulls offer to return home
A prominent Springbok midfielder has declined the Bulls’ contract offer, thus turning down an opportunity to return to South African rugby.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth in the limited edition red Springbok jersey, flanked by Siya Kolisi in the regular green Test jersey (left) and midfielders Damian de Allende (right) and Jan Serfontein (far right) in the yellow and blue training jerseys
Springbok centre Jan Serfontein has reportedly decided to extend his contract with Montpellier, to all but end the speculation about a potential return home to play for the Bulls.
WATCH: Springboks rally around Bafana Bafana for Afcon playoff
Serfontein, who has made up over 100 appearances for the French giants since moving there from the Bulls in 2017, was one of several overseas-based players targeted by Jake White to strengthen the Pretoria side’s ranks ahead of next season.
But French media publication Midi Olympique has now reported that Serfontein has agreed to a contact extension with his current club and has already signed the deal which will see him stay at the Top 14 club for another season with a possible second year.
It is understood that the Bulls are also hoping to bring double World Cup-winning Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane back to Loftus from Racing 92, as well as Glasgow Warriors lock Sintu Manjezi.
ALSO READ | Kolisi hooks up former Bok coach with Liverpool experience
ALSO READ | Who is the most underrated Springbok? The captain answers!
Jake White is lining up several Springbok players for the Bulls
