The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of a former Lions star as Jake White continues to bolster his backline options for next season.
Former Edinburgh and Lions flyhalf Jaco van der Walt was on Wednesday officially announced as a new signing by the Vodacom Bulls.
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Former Edinburgh and Emirates Lions Fly Half Jaco van der Walt has signed with the Vodacom Bulls ? Welcome to Loftus, Jaco ? pic.twitter.com/DCE0g3sz9m
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— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) June 29, 2023
The 29-year-old, who can also play at fullback, was released from Edinburgh following a six-year stint in Scotland’s captial, where he also represented Scotland in four Test matches.
Van der Walt started his career at the Lions and spent three seasons in Johannesburg, making 15 appearances in the 2016 Super Rugby season, when Johan Ackermann’s side progressed to the final.
With Morne Steyn having hung up his boots, Van der Walt will provide much-needed depth at flyhalf.
The Vodacom Bulls have already signed utility back Henry Immelman from Edinburgh, to go with Pumas star Sebastian de Klerk and veteran forwards Wilco Louw and Jannes Kirsten.
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