White wants to lure Stormers star Willemse to Bulls
New Bulls director of rugby Jake White is reportedly keen on luring Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse to Pretoria.
According to Afrikaans newspaper Rapport, the Bulls are hoping to use their connection with businessman Johann Rupert, whose company Remgro is a shareholder in the Blue Bulls Company, to convince Willemse to leave the Cape for Pretoria.
Willemse has a history with the Rupert family, with Sport24 reporting in 2018 how Johann Rupert’s daughter, Caroline, had played a major role in helping a young Willemse attend Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch. He became the first player of colour from the school to become a Springbok.
The report also added that White was keen on signing Stormers centre Rikus Pretorius. The former Junior Springbok star’s contract with the Stormers expires in October.
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