Springbok pivot Goosen signs long-term contract extension at Bulls

Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen has committed his long-term future to the Bulls after extending his contract by four years until 2026.

The 29-year-old formerly played for the Cheetahs and French clubs Racing 92 and Montpellier before joining the Bulls in 2021.

Goosen, who played 13 Tests between 2012 and 2016, is part of the current Springbok plans but has been sidelined with a knee injury since last October.

"We are very pleased to confirm that Johan Goosen will remain with the Bulls until 2026. He is a very important part of our plans going forward, so to have him commit to the side for the next four years is significant for us," Bulls director of rugby Jake White said in a statement.

"Not only is Johan critical for the Bulls, but for South African rugby in general. There is plenty that he offers on and off the field where he provides leadership and is a great mentor for the youngsters around him. We have no doubt that he will continue to make a huge impact at the Bulls over the coming years." 

We captured the GOOSE ?? Johan Goosen has signed with us until 2026 ?? pic.twitter.com/O2JAZz5BBT

Goosen's contract extension comes on the back of renewals for flyhalf Morne Steyn (2023), centre Cornal Hendricks (2024), prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels (2024), lock Ruan Nortje (2025), scrumhalf Keagan Johannes (2026), prop Mornay Smith (2026) and loose forward Elrigh Louw (2027).