Bulls secure services of Embrose Papier for three more seasons

The nifty backliner has made 121 professional appearances for the club since 2016 with a further 14 amateur appearances to bring his tally up to 135 over eight seasons. The Clanwilliam native made his Springbok debut in 2018, a full circle moment having represented the under-20 national side after an impressive run at Grant Khomo and Craven Weeks.

Papier says the capital feels like home and that has made his decision to extend an easy one.

"By now the capital city feels like home to me and the Bulls have been on my side since my first few years here, which is now just over ten years ago - so I have a sense of loyalty to the club and have a lot to offer and give back to the team and the community this side," he told the Bulls' website.

"The current squad has grown a lot together and every new player or younger player that joins can sense our passion and drive to do our best and succeed in every season, which then motivates them to do the same and also inspires me to keep on doing my best.

"We have won a few trophies here at home and it is an indescribable feeling to do so in front of your home supporters and to see what our work and dedication mean to those who support us."

Papier has set his eyes on bigger achievements as he sets his targets high.

"I feel like there is still a lot for me to achieve this side, there are still a lot of trophies to be won and I look forward to doing this with the guys and the coaches, so I am looking forward to making those memories over the next coming seasons," added the Hoerskool Garsfontein alumni.

"We have the best supporters and to do it for them keeps me and the boys inspired, bring on the next three years."

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