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Grobbelaar signs long-term Bulls extension through to 2030

Johan Grobbelaar has signed a contract extension with the Bulls keeping him at Loftus Versfeld until 2030, with the Springbok hooker having already clocked over 100 appearances for the franchise since his senior debut in 2017.

Johan Grobbelaar has committed his future to the Bulls, signing a contract extension that keeps him at Loftus Versfeld until 2030. The Springbok hooker, who made his senior debut for the franchise in 2017 and has since surpassed 100 appearances in blue, is one of the more durable and consistent fixtures in the Bulls' forward pack.

BBCo chief executive Edgar Rathbone welcomed the deal: "To have a player of his calibre and international pedigree commit his best years to Loftus until 2030 is a massive statement of intent for our franchise. We are thrilled that 'Grobbies' will continue to be a pillar of our pack as we pursue silverware in the years ahead."

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