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Josh Strauss (Gallo Images) Veteran loose forward Josh Strauss' stay at the Bulls has ended abruptly.Strauss joined the Bulls on a two-year deal earlier this year but it is believed he was not part of new director of rugby Jake White's plans.Strauss, who played 15 Tests for Scotland, is on the lookout for a new…

Wessel du Plessis (R) would've been the SA Schools A team coach again in 2020. (Gallo Images) Wessel du Plessis, Grey College's successful head coach, has been put in charge of keeping the Bulls' pipeline healthy under Jake White.The 35-year-old is known for relishing the development of youngsters and would've coached the SA Schools 'A'…

Jake White (Gallo Images) Jake White's decision to bring Russell Winter aboard his Bulls coaching staff is no coincidence - they've known each other for 27 years.His appointment makes eminent sense given that he shares the franchise's Director of Rugby's passion for the traditional virtues of the SA game. Winter's experience at junior level also…

Heinz Schenk - Sport24 Hindsight is indeed an exact science, but it's hard not to believe that the events of 1 July 2011 aligned the stars for Schalk Erasmus' "homecoming" to Loftus.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021The 22-year-old hooker, a Junior Springbok star two years ago, was…

Arno Botha (Gallo Images) Heinz Schenk - Sport24 There's a strong case for Arno Botha to be considered the marquee item of the Bulls' impressive shopping spree over the past few weeks.The robust, skilful loose forward was last week confirmed for a return to Loftus amid much excitement.It's not difficult to pinpoint why: Botha, a…