Blue Bulls announce signing of Bok loosie Marcell Coetzee

Coetzee, who becomes the franchise's latest big-name signing, will join up with his new teammates in July 2021.

Coetzee has penned a three year deal and returns to South Africa after five seasons with PRO16 club Ulster where he quickly became a fan favourite and mainstay in the starting line-up.

The former Port Natal High School scholar also represented the Sharks in Super Rugby and the Currie Cup before a short stint with Honda Heat in the Japanese Top League before moving to PRO16.

"Marcell is a phenomenal player and any team in the world would be ecstatic to have a player of his calibre joining its structures," said Blue Bulls director of rugby Jake White

"He has grown from strength to strength over the years, and is currently playing some of the best rugby of his life. He’s excited about being back in South Africa, and making Loftus his home."

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