The Bulls have unveiled a 55-man squad for their 2026-27 URC campaign.
Fifteen Springboks headline a squad that has been bolstered by several off-season signings.
Key additions include lethal backs Thaakir Abrahams (Munster) and Curwin Bosch (Brive), seasoned loose forward Hanro Liebenberg (Leicester Tigers), alongside exciting speedster Hakeem Kunene and prop Mawande Mdanda, both joining from the Sharks.
Former Pumas centre Sango Xamlashe, Griquas flyer Dylan Maart and Sharks playmaker Luan Giliomee round out the new arrivals, though Giliomee will feature following a delayed start to the season.
The Bulls kick off their campaign against Zebre in Parma next Saturday.
Bulls URC squad
Forwards: Nizaam Carr, Marcell Coetzee, Juann Else, Jean Erasmus, Jaco Grobbelaar, Johan Grobbelaar, Mpilo Gumede, Cameron Hanekom, Nicolaas Jansen van Rensburg, Francois Klopper, Hanro Liebenberg, Elrigh Louw, Reinhardt Ludwig, Mawande Mdanda, Khuta Mchunu, Jeandré Rudolph, Sti Sithole, Dylan Smith, Mornay Smith, Gerhard Steenekamp, Heinrich Theron, JJ Theron, Alulutho Tshakweni, Janco Uys, JF van Heerden, Akker van der Merwe, Marco van Staden, Ruan Vermaak, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Wiese, Nama Xaba.
Backs: Thaakir Abrahams, Riyaad Bam, Curwin Bosch, Zak Burger, Sebastian de Klerk, Paul de Wet, Demetri Erasmus, Stedman Gans, Luan Giliomee (delayed start), Stravino Jacobs, Keagan Johannes, Cheswill Jooste, Hakeem Kunene, Neil le Roux, Willie le Roux, Katlego Letebele, Dylan Maart, Canan Moodie, Embrose Papier, Sergeal Petersen, Handré Pollard, Harold Vorster, Devon Williams, Sango Xamlashe.
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— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) September 16, 2026
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