Bulls bolster front-row stocks

David Skippers

Jake White, Montpellier head coach

The Bulls have announced the signing of Western Province hooker Schalk Erasmus, who will join them on a three-year contract until October 2023.

The 22-year-old is no stranger to the Pretoria-based franchise as he was schooled at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) where he also represented the Blue Bulls at various age-group levels and the SA Schools team in 2016, before opting to study at Stellenbosch University where he tasted Varsity Cup glory with the Maties in 2018 and 2019.

His star continued to rise in 2018 as he made the trip to the World Rugby U20 Championship in France where he helped the Junior Springboks claim a bronze medal.

The following season would be the year that Erasmus was promoted to senior rugby as he made his Currie Cup debut off the bench against Griquas while also turning out for Western Province in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge.

Erasmus thanked his former team for the memories while also touching on his move to the Bulls.

“I enjoyed my time in the Cape,” he said. “Memories made and a few rugby goals of mine ticked off but I’m excited for something different and I believe Loftus (Versfeld) is the place for the experience.

“I’m looking forward to getting stuck in with my new #BullsFamily as soon as possible.”

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