Bulls snatch utility back Smit

Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday announced a recent edition in their squad, the versatile backline player Chris Smit.

The centre, who can also play at flyhalf, joined Bulls on a three-year deal, from a successful three-year stay with the Cheetahs, at Bloemfontein.

Before joining the Cheetahs, Smit then had a brief spell at Griquas after winning the 2019 Varsity Cup with the University of Stellenbosch Maties.

The Vodacom Bulls have snapped up versatile backline player Chris Smit on a three-year deal following his stint with the Cheetahs.#SABCSportRugby pic.twitter.com/ljqFv48LPQ— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) August 17, 2022

The Bulls director of rugby Jake White welcomed his signing.

"We have been following Chris Smit's rise very closely. He has certainly proven himself as an outstanding talent that has quite a bit to offer on the field and as a team man"

"We are very excited to have Chris as part of our squad. We have a tough season ahead with the United Rugby Championship, the Champions Cup and the Currie Cup awaiting us. Chris™ contribution will prove invaluable in these campaigns. We wish him the very best at the Bulls, said White."

Smit™s arrival at Loftus Versfeld follows other new recruits, the winger, S'bu Nkosi, centre Wandisile Simelane, loose forwards Mihlali Mosi and Phumzile Maqondwana, prop Dylan Smith and lock Ruan Vermaak.

Sbu Nkosi™s blood is now truly blue! ? Tap below to hear what he plans to achieve at Loftus and more on No Holds barred: https://t.co/Yy2rD3Y0k8 pic.twitter.com/cqPVuf3srb— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) August 11, 2022