Forgotten Bok headlines Bulls’ new signings
Springbok Curwin Bosch is one of seven new signings as part of the Bulls recruitment drive for next season.
The Bulls have unveiled seven new recruits, including Curwin Bosch, as part of a high-profile recruitment drive aimed at fortifying their squad for the next three seasons.
In a consolidated announcement today, the Pretoria-based franchise confirmed the acquisition of several top-tier talents and rising stars, following what the franchise described as a rigorous scouting and assessment process to bolster key positions.
BOSCH ONE OF TWO MARQUEE SIGNINGS
The headline acquisition is former Springbok flyhalf Curwin Bosch, who joins from France on a three-year deal starting in July. Bosch brings elite tactical kicking and goal-kicking pedigree to Loftus Versfeld. He is joined by the electric
Thaakir Abrahams, who returns to South Africa from Munster on a two-year deal, offering lethal finishing options at wing and fullback.
YOUNG STARS JOIN THE BULLS FAMILY
The Vodacom Bulls have also secured one of the country’s most exciting young prospects in 19-year-old Luan Giliomee. Despite a standout Vodacom URC debut at fullback for the Sharks earlier this year, Giliomee is a specialist flyhalf who signed a three-year deal. His versatility and composure are expected to provide significant depth in the pivot role.
Further strengthening the back three is former Junior Bok and Paarl Boys fullback star Hakeem Kunene (three years), alongside the arrival of wing Dylan Maart (via Griquas) and Pumas outside centre Sango Xamlashe (two years), both of whom will join the squad following the conclusion of the Currie Cup.
The Bulls’ commitment to physical dominance is evident in the signing of Mawande Ndanda. The 132kg tighthead prop, a Maritzburg College product, arrives from the Sharks in July on a two-year contract to add significant weight and power to the front row.
A VETERAN RETUNS TO LOFTUS
In a major long-term boost, the franchise earlier confirmed that former Junior Springbok captain Hanro Liebenberg will return to Pretoria ahead of the 2026/27 season on a three-year deal. Liebenberg’s leadership and proven work rate in the loose trio are seen as a cornerstone for the Vodacom Bulls’ future championship aspirations.
Additionally, junior to senior extensions were granted to 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).
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