Bulls grant John-Roy Jenkinson an early release

The Blue Bulls have confirmed the release of front-rower John-Roy Jenkins who will further his career with the Sanix Blues in Munakata, Fukuoka in Japan.

Jenkins played most of his youth rugby in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Potchefstroom, before going on to represent the Leopards and Free State Cheetahs at senior levels, ultimately joining the Blue Bulls in 2016.

The 27-year-old represented the Bulls four times in Super Rugby and thirteen times in the Currie Cup and SuperSport Challenge combined.