Simelane to join Nkosi at the Bulls next season?

Jake White has started his recruitment drive for next season with the Bulls coach confirming a new signing out wide for next season.

The Bulls have qualified for the United Rugby Championship playoffs and head into the final rounds of the competition in search of a home playoff.

However, head coach Jake White already has an eye on next season with the Pretoria-based franchise confirming the signing of a Springbok wing with another star reportedly on his way too.

Tambwe out, Nkosi in

On Friday, White confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in the Republic with Springbok winger S’bu Nkosi switching the Sharks for the Bulls from 1 July.

The Springbok winger has had a spell on the sidelines and with the Sharks boasting some serious firepower outwide, the Bulls have swept in to sign the Rugby World Cup winner.

Nksoi has been brought in to compensate for the departure of Madosh Tambwe who is believed to be joining French TOP 14 club, Bordeaux.

“Sbu Nkosi will start with us when Madosh goes to Europe,” Jake White said on Friday.

“When the season at the Sharks ends, he will move back up to Gauteng and he will join us on July 1.

White added that former Lions forward Ruan Vermaak will also link up with the squad early have completed his contract with the Red Hurricanes in Japan.

Simelane crossing the Jukskei?

The Bulls look set to further strengthen their backline with Springbok prospect Wandisile Simelane poised to cross the Jukskei River and join the Pretoria-based side from the Lions.

According to reports, the 24-year-old could join the Bulls with an announcement expected as early as next week.

A shining star in the Lions backline, Simelane departure will be a hefty blow to Lions who will also see captain and fellow centre Burger Odendaal leave to English Premiership side Wasps for the 2022-23 season.