Specman signs with Blue Bulls with several players extending contracts

The Blue Bulls Company has announced the signing of BlitzBok Rosko Specman until 2020 while Edgar Marutlulle, Johan Grobbelaar, Divan Rossouw and Franco Naude have recommitted themselves to the Bulls and Blue Bulls for a further two seasons.

The 29-year-old BlitzBok is a welcome addition to the squad as the wing boasts several seasons as a standout member of the BlitzBoks where he racked up 138 matches and scored 63 tries for the national sevens team.

Xander Janse van Rensburg, BBCo High Performance Manager commented: "Specman is definitely a quality signing for us and we look forward to his contributions at Loftus Versfeld as we start our preparations for next season. His experience and x factor will be invaluable and we are excited to see him making his mark in blue. He however now has a vital role to still play for the BlitzBoks and we wish him well there and look forward to welcoming him in January 2019," said Janse van Rensburg.

"We are also pleased that the players already in our system are opting to recommit, this shows their belief in remaining part of the #BullsFamily. Their contributions are pivotal in building a strong squad as we have to find the balance between experience and tomorrow’s stars.  With our depth, experience and quality I do believe we have what it takes to be title contenders," he explained.

Janse van Rensburg added that the BBCo are in advanced stages of negotiations with several high-profile players that will add calibre to the Bulls and Blue Bulls, with the announcement of further signings to be made in due course.