The Vodacom Bulls recruitment team has been hard at work. They recently announced contract extension for Ruan Nortje and the signing of former Junior Springbok lock, Ruan Vermaak, who is set to be the latest recruit at Loftus Versfeld.
Vodacom Bulls sign Ruan Vermaak
The 23-year-old will join the Vodacom Bulls effectively from July 1 in what will be the beginning of a three-year journey with the Tshwane-based side.
Vermaak is a former SA Schools ‘A’ player and was part of the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg before joining Japanese side, NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes, in 2021, where he has been under the tutelage of former Springbok and Vodacom Bulls player, and emirates Lions coach, Johan Ackermann.
He is known as a hard-working individual and brings with him versatility which has seen him not only play at lock, but also feature in the loose-forwards.
“We are excited to have a young, talented and versatile player like Ruan Vermaak joining our ranks as we continue to build and strengthen our squad,” said Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White.
“We have no doubt that Ruan will add immense value to the team and the future of Vodacom Bulls rugby. We are also confident that he will continue to grow to become one of the top rugby players in South Africa.”
Vodacom Bulls lock in Nortje for three more years
The Vodacom Bulls have locked in the services of hard-working lock, Ruan Nortje.
The 23-year-old former Junior Springbok has penned down a three-year contract extension which will see him remain at Loftus Versfeld until 2025.
Nortje, who also played all of his junior rugby at the Vodacom Bulls, has been one of the Tshwane-based side’s most consistent performers over the past two seasons, featuring in the bulk of the side’s matches.
“We cannot express fully how excited we are to have a player of Ruan Nortje’s calibre showing his commitment to the Vodacom Bulls by extending his stay at the franchise on a long-term basis,” said Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White.
“Ruan forms an important part of the Vodacom Bulls future, and we have no doubt that he has what it takes to play at the very highest level. We are looking forward to his contribution in the blue jersey for the next three years.”
