'Feels refreshing to be back' - Bulls winger Sbu Nkosi returns to training

Nkosi made headlines last November when he went AWOL for three weeks.

He was later found at his Emalahleni home in December.

The 27-year-old will join the rest of the senior squad who return from a two-week break to begin their preparation work for the resumption of play across the United Rugby Championship and the Champions Cup.

Ble Bulls Company CEO Edgar Rathbone says Nkosi’s return was a rewarding moment for all those who have journeyed alongside him over his period away from the sport.

“What a joy it is to have Sbu back amongst us and more so because we know the difficult journey he has gone through to get back on his feet. I applaud his bravery to want to get back up and not only that but to pursue his rugby dream yet again.

"He is a talented player with plenty to offer the world of rugby, and I am confident that his story now transcends rugby more than it may have before. His story inspires many amongst us and everyone will look at him and be encouraged to get up and try again whenever they tumble."

Nkosi says he has been looking forward to the return for a while and he considers himself blessed to be back at Loftus.

“Thanks to everyone who have shown me unwavering support over these last few months. It took some time, but I am happy that I am back where I belong and that would have never been possible without the love and kindness I have received,”

“The overflow of support allowed me to find comfort and confidence in that I am no lesser human being for acknowledging and accepting that I am not okay. The support I received allowed me to find my feet again and the only thing I can do now, is to pay it forward so that others can be empowered to know that the sun will rise again, even when it does not look like it,”

Nkosi says it feels refreshing to be back at the training camp.

“Rugby has been everything to me but for a while, because of life, I had lost that connection and needed to take time away so that I can find my centre again and rezone. Thankfully, the company and team allowed me that time to be away and it has meant the world of good for me, my family and my health."

“I come back committed and willing to put in the yards as my way of paying back all the support I received, It feels wildly refreshing to be able to say I am back, and I am raring to go! The fire within is brewing and I cannot wait to set foot in the stadium again.”

Nkosi is expected to address the media on Friday. 

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