Vodacom Bulls star and Springbok world champion Kurt-Lee Arendse is reportedly considering a permanent move to Japanese club rugby.

According to Rapport, the 28-year-old speedster is in advanced talks regarding an early release from his contract at the Bulls, which currently runs until 2026.

Arendse, who joined the Sagamihara DynaBoars on a sabbatical in December, has thrived in Japan Rugby League One, scoring seven tries in 12 matches.

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Should negotiations prove fruitful, the Bok winger’s 25 October clash against Benetton in the Vodacom URC could mark his final Bulls outing. 

Rapport‘s sources indicate that the 24-Test Arendse’s next appearance in the Republic will likely be during the Boks’ mid-year matches rather than the Bulls’ URC playoff push.

However, CEO Edgar Rathbone told Netwerk24 that the Bulls have not received a request from Arendse’s representatives on the matter, and hope to welcome him back before the URC’s 25 April registration cut-off.

“We are currently negotiating with his agent and team about it. It will only be possible [for Arendse to return soon] if the Dynaboars are certain they do not have to play in a relegation game,” Rathbone said.

Jake White’s charges are currently third on the standings with four rounds left of the league campaign.

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