Is Kwagga Smith on his way to Loftus Versfeld?

The Bulls could be closing in on a major Springbok signing after Kwagga Smith was released from his contract with Japanese club Shizuoka Blue Revs.

The Japanese outfit confirmed on Tuesday that the 33-year-old loose forward had been released by mutual consent, bringing his eight-year stint in Japan to an end.

Smith’s departure could open the door to a return to South African rugby, with Bulls coach Johan Ackermann having confirmed last month that the Pretoria-based franchise was interested in signing the double Rugby World Cup winner.

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