Veteran fullback Willie le Roux has reportedly determined to not lengthen his contract with the Bulls and can go away the Pretoria outfit on the finish of the season.

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According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, the 35-year-old knowledgeable the Bulls of his resolution, opting towards a third-year extension on his present deal.

Le Roux, who joined the Bulls in 2023 after a stint with Toyota Verblitz in Japan, is rumoured to be exploring choices overseas.

Speculation has linked him to English Premiership membership Bath, the place former Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan is on the hunt for a seasoned playmaker.

If negotiations are profitable, Le Roux may be a part of Bath after South Africa’s three July 2025 residence Tests.

Next Springbok centurion

As reported by The South African website, Willie le Roux has made 98 appearances within the Springbok jersey up to now.

He is bidding to change into simply the eighth South African to achieve the magical three-figure mark – and the fourth backline participant to take action.

It’s price remembering that 945 gamers have pulled the famed inexperienced and gold jersey over their heads since 1891.

Le Roux performed within the Springboks’ opening end-of-year Test towards Scotland at Murrayfield, however was disregarded of the squad to face England six days later.

He was additionally missed for the Test towards Wales on the Principality Stadium in Cardiff the weekend thereafter.

Le Roux will now want to attend till a minimum of mid-year 2025 so as to be a part of the choose checklist of Springbok Test centurions.

The Springboks will play Italy (twice) and Georgia (as soon as) of their mid-year 2025 Tests.

SOUTH AFRICA’S TEST CENTURIONS

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Willie le Roux is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner

Le Roux, who was born in Stellenbosch and attended famed Paul Roos Gymnasium, turned 35 on 18 August 2024.

He made his Test debut on 8 June 2013 towards Italy at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban and has scored 15 tries up to now.

Le Roux has gained 67 of his Tests, misplaced 30 with one different ending in a draw for a win proportion of 68%.

He made his provincial debut for Boland Cavaliers and has additionally represented Griquas, Free State Cheetahs, Sharks and Blue Bulls in South Africa, in addition to Wasps (England) and Canon Eagles and Toyota Verblitz (each Japan).

Le Roux is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner having been a part of each the 2019 and 2023 Webb Ellis Cup-winning Springbok squads.

BIO: WILLIE LE ROUX