Bulls borrow Currie Cup champ

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has reportedly acquired the services of a standout Griquas back on loan.

By Devin Hermanus · SA Rugby Mag

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:58 AM

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The Bulls have reportedly signed Griquas inside center Mnombo Zwelendaba on a loan deal.
Zwelendaba will bolster the Bulls squad for their URC and Investec Champions Cup campaigns.
The 26-year-old center remains contracted to Griquas through next year's Currie Cup competition.

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Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has reportedly agreed to a deal to sign Griquas inside center Mnombo Zwelendaba on loan. According to Rapport, the 26-year-old will join the Pretoria-based franchise for their United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup campaigns.

Zwelendaba remains contracted to Griquas until after next year's Currie Cup, and his exact arrival date at Loftus Versfeld remains unconfirmed. He previously won consecutive Currie Cup titles with Griquas, earning the team's Player of the Year and Backline Player of the Year awards in 2025.

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