SA Rugby Mag profiles Ruan Nortjé as the embodiment of Bulls culture — examining how his engine-room work rate and composed captaincy have defined his tenure at Loftus. Worth the click for a deeper look at what makes him tick as a leader.
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Nortjé: The Bull who's given everything
A profile of Ruan Nortjé as the quintessential Bull — his work rate, captaincy and what he represents to the franchise.
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