Bernard van der Linde joins Bath from the Bulls

he Vodacom Bulls can confirm that scrum-half Bernard van der Linde has signed with British outfit Bath Rugby.

The 24-year-old TUKS alumni will leave the capital for The Rec in July after signing a deal with the Premiership outfit until the summer of 2027. Van der Linde has been a constant feature for the franchise, beginning with junior rugby, where he had impressive runs that eventually earned him a senior contract. He has since gone on to make memorable appearances across the Carling Currie Cup, Vodacom United Rugby Championship and the Investec Champions Cup.

Bernie - as he is affectionately known at Loftus - says he leaves a thankful man with great rugby memories.

“My time at Loftus has come to an end, and I leave with so many fond memories that I have made over the years. I have been so fortunate to have had the chance to represent this jersey and play alongside some amazing players and even better people off the field. I am thankful for the time and friendships I have made,”

“It is always tough to bid farewell to loved ones, but this feels like the right time for me, and I look forward to linking up with my new teammates and the challenge of playing rugby in the North. As a small kid, it has always been rugby all the way. There was never a thought of doing anything else in life, and this is another opportunity to add to that dream.”