Namibia loose forward Renaldo Bothma has joined the Bulls on a long-term deal.

The Bulls secured the services of the 26-year-old, after he was relseased by the Sharks seven months before his contract ends.

According to SuperSport.com, Bothma will not be part of the Bulls squad who will travel to Singapore on Tuesday for this weekend's match against the Sunwolves, but he is expected to be available for selection when they take on the Cheetahs next week.

Bothma represented the Sharks in 15 Super Rugby matches.

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