‘Policeman’ signs with the Bulls
The Bulls have announced the signing of experienced prop Jacques van Rooyen, who will join the franchise with immediate effect.
The 33-year-old loosehead prop only signed his first professional contract with the Lions in 2013, but went on to feature in all three Super Rugby finals played by the Johannesburg-based team.
Van Rooyen, affectionately known as the Policeman due to his association with Pretoria Police rugby club, also turned out for Bath and the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes before returning to South Africa.
“Van Rooyen’s experience will also add immensely in mentoring the younger loosehead props while his effective scrummaging technique and incredible mobility will bolster the Bulls as director of rugby Jake White continues to add firepower to his squad,” the Bulls said in a statement on Wednesday.
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‘Jake bel die Polisie'🤣... #BullsFamily welcomes prop Jacques van Rooyen, aka POLICEMANhttps://t.co/PmEwRmQ16t pic.twitter.com/LOCS7URWpc
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) July 22, 2020