The Vodacom Bulls are on the brink of clinching a deal to bring back former flyhalf Tinus de Beer from the Dragons, as they look to fill the void left by the semi-retired Johan Goosen. The Bulls are reportedly in talks with the Welsh club, aiming to repatriate the 30-year-old who kicked off his senior career at Loftus Versfeld nearly a decade ago.
De Beer, a true Pretoria boy and an alumnus of Hoërskool Waterkloof, has been on a bit of a rugby odyssey. After representing SA Schools in 2014 and the Junior Springboks in 2015, he made his debut for the Bulls the same year. Despite showing promise, a lack of game time saw him venture to the Griquas in 2019 and then to the Pumas, where he had a standout season in 2022 under the tutelage of Jimmy Stonehouse. His resurgence in form caught the eye of Welsh scouts, leading to a move to Cardiff in 2023, and subsequently to the Dragons, where he’s been making waves.
With Goosen stepping back from professional rugby to dip his toes into the insurance biz and part-time farming—never mind dodging the bruises and bashes of the rugby field—the Bulls have felt the pinch in the playmaker department. This has led to their interest in bringing De Beer back into the fold, especially after recently letting Jaco van der Walt pack his bags for the Cheetahs.
"We are always looking to strengthen our squad, and bringing Tinus back would not only add depth but also plenty of experience,"
Should the move materialize, De Beer will join a group that includes the seasoned Springbok Handre Pollard and the up-and-coming Keagan Johannes, adding a robust blend of youth and experience to the Bulls' strategic arsenal.
While Goosen hasn't officially hung up his boots, it's clear his focus has shifted, leaving an opening for De Beer to potentially make a significant impact back at a ground he knows all too well. The Bulls and their fans will be eager to see if this homecoming comes to fruition and whether it can spark a new era of success at Loftus Versfeld.
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The Vodacom Bulls are on the brink of clinching a deal to bring back former flyhalf Tinus de Beer from the Dragons, as they look to fill the void left by the semi-retired Johan Goosen. The Bulls are reportedly in talks with the Welsh club, aiming to repatriate the 30-year-old who kicked off his senior career at Loftus Versfeld nearly a decade ago.
De Beer, a true Pretoria boy and an alumnus of Hoërskool Waterkloof, has been on a bit of a rugby odyssey. After representing SA Schools in 2014 and the Junior Springboks in 2015, he made his debut for the Bulls the same year. Despite showing promise, a lack of game time saw him venture to the Griquas in 2019 and then to the Pumas, where he had a standout season in 2022 under the tutelage of Jimmy Stonehouse. His resurgence in form caught the eye of Welsh scouts, leading to a move to Cardiff in 2023, and subsequently to the Dragons, where he’s been making waves.
With Goosen stepping back from professional rugby to dip his toes into the insurance biz and part-time farming—never mind dodging the bruises and bashes of the rugby field—the Bulls have felt the pinch in the playmaker department. This has led to their interest in bringing De Beer back into the fold, especially after recently letting Jaco van der Walt pack his bags for the Cheetahs.
"We are always looking to strengthen our squad, and bringing Tinus back would not only add depth but also plenty of experience,"
Should the move materialize, De Beer will join a group that includes the seasoned Springbok Handre Pollard and the up-and-coming Keagan Johannes, adding a robust blend of youth and experience to the Bulls' strategic arsenal.
While Goosen hasn't officially hung up his boots, it's clear his focus has shifted, leaving an opening for De Beer to potentially make a significant impact back at a ground he knows all too well. The Bulls and their fans will be eager to see if this homecoming comes to fruition and whether it can spark a new era of success at Loftus Versfeld.