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Cheetahs narrow tip Luan de Bruin He is ready to leave the Bloemfontein franchise after signing deals in the UK.
According to OFM Sport, De Bruin will be released from his contract at the end of the month to join the Leicester Tigers and Edinburgh.
The 27-year-old will join the Tigers in the English Premier League on a seven-month deal, before joining Scottish club Edinburgh on a three-year deal.
Cheetah trainer Hawies fourie He said it was a big blow to lose De Bruin’s services.
“He started to gain ground and started to own the starting position with Aranos (Coetzee) injured.
“It will be a big setback for us, but fortunately we have Khutha (Mchunu) on loan from the Sharks for a whole season and he will be with us until October next year.
“Then we have a short-term contract with the experienced Hencus van Wyk. He has played for the Sunwolves, Lions and Bulls in Super Rugby, so we have quality backing.”
Educated at Affies in Pretoria, De Bruin spent his entire professional career at Bloemfontein, where he represented Shimlas of the University of the Free State in the Varsity Cup, and the Cheetahs in Super Rugby, PRO14 and Currie Cup.
– Compiled by Sport24 staff
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