Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi has been found.
The Bulls wing was located at his father's house in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, on Monday afternoon.
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone, in tandem with the team's security company SSG Group, managed to locate the 26-year-old after receiving various tip offs that he was in Emalahleni.
Nkosi had been reported missing for three weeks by his franchise, who on Saturday opened a missing persons case with SAPS.
Initial information that reached the Bulls said the Springbok was at an "ANC house" in Emalahleni, where he was allegedly seen "driving a white caravan" - information that was only partially true.
Rathbone and SSG extensively sought to verify the information and look for Nkosi, whom they weren't able to reach telephonically.
But by Monday morning, the Bulls had not verified that Nkosi was alive or safe despite some media reports that the player was found.
Both parties,
unsuccessfully, attempted to get SAPS Emalahleni assistance upon arrival
in the Mpumalanga town out of security concerns.
However, it transpired that Nkosi was, in fact, safe and at his father's house in Emalahleni.
After patiently waiting outside the home for Nkosi's appearance, Rathbone at last met the winger at the gate of the household before entering for private talks with the star.
News24 was also able to catch a glimpse of Nkosi, who appeared in healthy spirits without any visible physical harm.
Nkosi (26) started the 2019 World Cup semi-final against Wales and was considered a key part of the squad that won the tournament.
