Curwin Bosch opens up on what drove his two-year stint with Brive — not just a contract, but a deliberate mental reset after feeling "boxed" in his final seasons at the Sharks. He credits the anonymity of Pro D2 rugby with stripping away the distractions and reconnecting him with instinctive, space-reading play. Now back home on a three-year Bulls deal, he's set to face the All Blacks at Loftus on Saturday in what he calls a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — and he's unambiguous that a Springbok return remains the goal, insisting his ambitions will speak through performance rather than words. Worth reading for Bosch's candid reflection on what stifled him and how he believes he's come back a freer, more complete player.
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Bosch on his French reset, Bulls debut and why his Bok ambitions haven't dimmed
Bosch explains how Brive gave him the mental reset he needed after feeling constrained at the Sharks, and why he believes he's returning to the Bulls as a freer, more complete player — with a Bok recall firmly in his sights.
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