Jake White to boost Bulls pack with former Junior Bok

06/28/2024 04:09 AM

TRANSFER NEWS: Bulls have signed former Junior Springbok Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal.

Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and Craven Week. Later in his senior career, he played in the Pro14 and the EPCR Challenge Cup.

The 25-year-old Hudson Park High alumni is a Currie Cup winner and no stranger to the capital. He had a brief loan spell with the Bulls under-21 side back in 2018 and now returns to join the herd permanently until July 2026.

"This is a huge privilege and honour for me to be here. I cannot wait to get to share what I have to offer with everyone," Tshakweni said.

"This club presents a wonderful opportunity for me to get experience in the United Rugby Championship and the Champions Cup, both international competitions that will help me grow and become a better player over and above the most important competition in South Africa, the Currie Cup.

"This is an exciting move for me and I cannot wait to get started."