Springbok legend joins Bulls coaching ranks

The Bulls have announced that a Springboks and Stormers legend has joined the union in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026.

The Bulls on Thursday confirmed that 29-Test lock and ex-Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker, has signed a long-term coaching deal with the Pretoria outfit from next season.

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THE SPRINGBOK VETERAN’S CAREER SUMMARY

The 39-year-old Bekker enjoyed a successful career that spanned fourteen years, of which he spent the majority in the Cape with the Stormers before moving to Japan to join the Steelers.

The towering Bok made his Test debut against Wales back in 2008, and went on to make 29 appearances for the Springboks.

Bekker will link up with the squad from Monday 24 July when the team begins its pre-season training and will primarily look after the forwards and breakdown department.

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BULLS BOSS DELIGHTED TO HAVE BEKKER AT UNION

Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone welcomed Bekker to Loftus, saying everyone is excited to have the former Springbok in Pretoria.

“We are excited to have Andries join our coaching team, an experienced ex-player with some great rugby IP – especially in the lineouts – which we will look to tap into. He understands South African rugby and also brings acute attention to detail from his time working in Japan under Wayne Smith,” Rathbone explained.

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“We are making some changes to our coaching department, looking to bring reinforcements ahead of the new season. Our desire is to continuously surround our players with top quality coaches and mentors who can challenge them to be at their best,”

“I am confident that he is going to find our environment a great fit for him and equally, our players will enjoy being under his guidance at the front,”

“We look forward to welcoming him and his family to Loftus and I am sure he will enjoy his time with our Bulls family.”

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