Bok scrumhalf to stay at Bulls until 2027: 'I have a sense of loyalty to the club'

Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier has extended his stay at the Bulls until June 2027.

The 27-year-old has made 121 professional appearances for the Pretoria franchise since 2016.

"By now the capital city feels like home to me and the Bulls have been on my side since my first few years here, which is now just over 10 years ago - so I have a sense of loyalty to the club and have a lot to offer and give back to the team and the community this side," Papier said in a statement.

"The current squad has grown a lot together and every new player or younger player that joins can sense our passion and drive to do our best and succeed in every season, which then motivates them to do the same and also inspires me to keep on doing my best.

"We have won a few trophies here at home and it is an indescribable feeling to do so in front of your home supporters and to see what our work and dedication mean to those who support us."

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Papier made his Springbok debut in 2018 but hasn't added to his seven Tests caps of that season.

For the moment, his main aim is to just perform well in a Bulls jersey.

"I feel like there is still a lot for me to achieve this side, there are still a lot of trophies to be won and I look forward to doing this with the guys and the coaches, so I am looking forward to making those memories over the next coming seasons.

"We have the best supporters and to do it for them keeps me and the boys inspired, bring on the next three years."

The Bulls have not been shy about getting out the chequebook in recent weeks. They