The contract extensions of three standout players have been welcomed by the Vodacom Bulls, with director of rugby Jake White confident that his side will have ample depth and experience going into the future.
The trio of Gerhard Steenekamp, Zak Burger and Bernard van der Linde are the latest to commit to the Bulls and remain at Loftus Versfeld.
Steenekamp, who has been a key member of the Bulls team since 2020, will remain with the side until 2026. The 25-year-old prop is also a former Junior Springbok after representing the Junior Boks in 2017.
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Burger (24) has also penned down an extension to continue as the Bulls scrumhalf until 2026, while 20-year-old fellow No 9 and Tuks Varsity Cup star Van der Linde has signed on until 2025.
“It is exciting to have secured Gerhard, Zak and Bernard for a few more years at the Vodacom Bulls,” said White. “They have been important members of our squad and by committing for another three to four years is important for us in terms of continuity and retaining the core of the squad as we work towards building a successful team for the coming years.”
The Bulls host Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon, with kick-off at 2:30pm.
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