Overview
- The Bulls confirmed Thursday that 27-year-old lock Ruan Nortje accepted a post-season move to a Japanese club.
- Speaking from France, he called the choice emotional and said his wife and family come first.
- Nortje has 146 Bulls appearances and 18 Springbok caps, and he captained the side 37 times.
- He signed a new deal in 2024 reportedly running to 2027 but received an early release to take the opportunity abroad.
- He could reach 150 Bulls caps in mid-May against Benetton if he plays the final four matches, as the club navigates other exits such as David Kriel’s move to La Rochelle.