Former Springbok lock Andries Bekker is becoming a member of South African URC facet the Bulls as an assistant coach till June 2026. The Blue Bulls Firm (BBCo.) have confirmed the appointment, welcoming the skilled coach who beforehand led the Kobe Steelers in Japan.

Bekker – who stands 6’10 – loved a profitable fourteen-year taking part in profession, predominantly with the Stormers in Cape City. He later ventured to Japan to characterize the Kobe Steelers. Bekker’s worldwide debut was in 2008 in opposition to Wales, and he went on to earn 29 caps for the nationwide workforce.

As a brand new addition to the Bulls household, Bekker’s function will primarily contain teaching and mentoring the forwards and breakdown division. His huge expertise and experience as a former Springbok will undoubtedly convey immense worth to the workforce. The Bulls are eagerly trying ahead to his contributions as they gear up for the upcoming season, with Bekker set to hitch the squad at first of their pre-season preparations on twenty fourth July.

Edgar Rathbone, BBCo Chief Executive welcomed Bekker to Loftus: “We are excited to have Andries join our coaching team, an experienced ex-player with some great rugby IP – especially in the lineouts – which we will look to tap into. He understands South African rugby and also brings acute attention to detail from his time working in Japan under Wayne Smith,”

“We are making some changes to our coaching department, looking to bring reinforcements ahead of the new season. Our desire is to continuously surround our players with top quality coaches and mentors who can challenge them to be at their best,”

“I am confident that he is going to find our environment a great fit for him and equally, our players will enjoy being under his guidance at the front,”

“We look forward to welcoming him and his family to Loftus and I am sure he will enjoy his time with our Vodacom Bulls family.”