Marcell Coetzee commits to the Bulls till 2027

The Bulls have secured the services of Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee until 2027.

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Coetzee, who joined the Bulls from Ulster in 2021, has had a significant impact since his return to Loftus Versfeld.

Coetzee, capped 31 times by the Springboks, said that the decision to extend his contract with the Bulls was a simple one. 

"It was a no-brainer," said Coetzee.

" I really love playing for the Bulls. I believe we are on a path towards something special, and one wants to be part of a team that is destined to hit its heights pretty soon. The side has a lovely bunch of guys."

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Coetzee has said that he has no other intentions but to return to Pretoria post his six-month-long sabbatical in Japan.

"The weekend may have been my last match for the  Bulls, but I will return at the back end of April come 2023. I missed my country a lot during my five years at Ulster, so I know I am coming back after this short journey,"

Expanding on why he saw the Bulls as a special team, Coetzee said: "It is an honour to play for this team. I am extremely happy with where I am with the Bulls, the staff and the team spirit we have built; that is where my heart is. Me and my wife have definitely found a home in Pretoria, and we cannot wait to see how further the team develops and how I can help in driving and contributing to its success in the future."