Wessels extends Bulls stay

Jan-Hendrik Wessels has signed a new deal with the Vodacom Bulls to extend his stay at Loftus Versfeld for the next two years.

The Vodacom Bulls announced on Friday that Wessels has signed on until June 2026.

The 23-year-old hooker is the latest player to commit their long-term future to the Tshwane-based outfit.

Wessels began his Vodacom Bulls career at U20 level and has since gone on to make 64 franchise appearances, 59 of which have been in senior competitions.

“I have enjoyed my time here since joining the senior squad,” he said. “The trust and time that the coaching staff are putting into helping me become the best in my role has been wonderful for my personal development.

“I want to continue representing this proud union which has shown faith in me by making the offer to stay.”

The young hooker says recruiting shows great intent for the future.

“The way the recruitment of class players has gone over the last few years really shows the real ambition of the club. It is something I am really enjoying, being a part of a group of guys who have done what I still want to go on and do, guys who I can learn from but also be inspired by every day.

“I think our young age also gives me a lot of confidence that there is a lot of good things lying ahead for us as coach Jake always says, and I am here to add my contribution to make that happen.

“I have enjoyed the Loftus atmosphere and want to continue to be a part of it as we go for the big results and give our remarkable supporters who turn up each week memories worth a lifetime.”

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