Bulls recruit promising young lock
Jake White's team-building effort is still not complete and the Bulls' latest acquisition is a promising young lock who has already played SuperRugby for the Kings and Pro14 rugby for the Cheetahs.
The Blue Bulls Company confirmed today that 25-year-old lock forward Sintu Manjezi will join the Bulls from the Cheetahs from 1 July.
Manjezi has stamped his authority in the Guinness PRO14 in recent seasons as a tough as nails and uncompromising lock in the Cheetahs’ pack.
His core strength in the scrum coupled with his prowess at lineout time and ability to poach the ball off the ground makes him a valuable asset to the Bulls. He is also versatile as he can pack down on the side of the scrum when called upon.
The 1.98m and 114kg former St. Andrews Grahamstown scholar started his career in the colours of the Eastern Province Kings and made his Super Rugby debut for the Southern Kings in 2015.
He also cut his teeth in the Varsity Cup, South Africa’s premier university competition, in the colours of the Madibas from the Nelson Mandela Metro University (NMMU) before shifting to the Griquas.
The gifted lock forward made the move to Bloemfontein at the end 2018 where he represented the Cheetahs in the PRO14, routinely showing up his European opponents, and assisted the Free State Cheetahs in lifting the Currie Cup during last season’s successful campaign.
The Bulls can expect big things with the signing of Manjezi as Director of Rugby, Jake White, continues to add firepower amongst the tight five.
“Sintu is a talented player for the future and is a powerhouse that packs all the skills that make a good lock. He can slot in at lock or as a loosie, and I firmly believe that he has what it takes to play at the highest level,” said White about his latest recruit.
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