Overview
- The Bulls announced on Wednesday that 24-year-old lock Reinhardt Ludwig has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Loftus Versfeld through 2030.
- Ludwig rose through the Bulls pathway and Afrikaanse Seuns Hoërskool, where he was head boy and First XV captain, and he made his Bulls debut in 2021.
- The club highlighted Ludwig’s athletic profile and leadership—he is 1.99m tall, weighs 111kg, and represented South Africa at Under-20 level in 2021 and 2022.
- Blue Bulls Company CEO Edgar Rathbone described Ludwig as a player to build around, saying the extension reflects the franchise’s belief in his long-term potential.
- Despite the security of the new deal, Ludwig still faces strong competition in the Bulls’ second row and must deliver consistent performances to earn a regular starting spot.