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Double World Cup winner Kwagga Smith signs for the Bulls

Smith's signature has long been rumoured and now the Bulls have confirmed the capture of the versatile double World Cup winner.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:09 PM
Double World Cup winner Kwagga Smith signs for the Bulls
Key Things to Know
  • Kwagga Smith has signed a three-year deal with the Bulls to likely finish his career in Pretoria.
  • The 33-year-old Springbok back-rower reunites with Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann, his former coach at the Lions.
  • Smith has earned 63 caps for South Africa, winning two Rugby World Cups and multiple Rugby Championship titles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Springbok back-rower Kwagga Smith has signed a three-year contract with the Pretoria-based Bulls. The move reunites the 33-year-old double World Cup winner with Bulls coach Johan Ackermann, who previously coached Smith during their time together at the Lions. Smith brings extensive international experience to the squad, having earned 63 caps for South Africa.

Smith spent the past eight years in Japan playing for Yamaha Júbilo, now the Shizuoka Blue Revs. He tore his ACL and meniscus in May but has been cleared to return to action by the end of December, with plans to resume playing early next year.

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