Bulls confirm Bok winger Nkosi has returned to training: 'I am back where I belong'

The Bulls have confirmed that Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has returned to training with the team.

Nkosi, 27, had been reported as missing by the Bulls in December after he disappeared from the radar for three weeks.

He was eventually found at his father's house in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga where he admitted he was battling with his mental health.

On 19 January, Nkosi broke his silence when he posted on social media, saying he was eyeing a comeback to rugby "soon".

His return was confirmed by the Pretoria franchise on Thursday, as the team assembled at Loftus Versfeld following a two-week break.

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Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone welcomed Nkosi back.

"What a joy it is to have Sbu back amongst us and more so because we know the difficult journey he has gone through to get back on his feet. He returns to a family that has been waiting for this moment with bated breath and we just are extremely blessed to have him run around again. 

"I applaud his bravery to want to get back up and not only that but to pursue his rugby dream yet again. He is a talented player with plenty to offer the world of rugby, and I am confident that his story now transcends rugby more than it may have before. His story inspires many amongst us as the Bulls family and I hope that many South Africans and rugby fans across the globe will look at him and be encouraged to get up and try again whenever they tumble," Rathbone said in a statement.

Rathbone said the next step was for Nkosi to regain his match fitness.

"Sbu has some time to spend with the high-performance team to make sure that his integration into the environment is done accordingly, but there are no better specialists in