Springbok veteran Willie le Roux has put pen to paper on a new contract that’ll keep him at the Bulls for at least another two years.

The versatile double World Cup winner arrived at the Bulls on an initial three-year contract, which would run until the end of June 2026.

But with his new deal, the playmaker extraordinaire will continue to ply his trade at Loftus Versfeld, where he will also mentor the next crop of stars until June 2027.

“South Africa will always be my home, but my teammates at the Bulls have been a big reason behind the decision to stay,” the long-time Springbok said.

“Hopefully, I can continue to guide some of the passionate younger players that are coming through over the next two years,” Le Roux wadded.

Since arriving in the capital – at the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup – le Roux has made 29 appearances across the Vodacom United Rugby Championship [24] and the Investec Champions Cup [5] and is now signed to further add to that tally of caps for the Tshwane franchise.

Reflecting on his time at Loftus so far, the Springbok fullback said:

“This is an unreal stadium to play in, it’s always been one of my favourites, you can’t beat the vibe that the supporters bring every week. The club is special because of its fans and just what it means to put on its jersey every week we play,” explained Le Roux, who is approaching a 100 Springbok Tests.

“Reaching the VURC Grand Final in my first year with the club and a very special semi-final win at Loftus against a brilliant Leinster side, as well as being able to win the VURC SA Shield, are all among my top highlights thus far. Now we look ahead to more of these special memories.”

JAKE WHITE HAPPY TO LOCK IN SPRINGBOK ACE

Director of Rugby Jake White laments the need to keep stalwarts like le Roux in South Africa.

“It is great to be able to have him extend with us. This is what our rugby needs: experienced campaigners to share their IP with the next crop of players.

“Willie has proven to us all – in a short time – just how important he is to what we are trying to achieve, I am sure his extension will be welcomed news to everyone, including players, coaches and our loyal fans,” concluded the Springbok.

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