Van Staden commits to the bulls

World Cup-winning loose forward, Marco van Staden has extended his stay with the Vodacom Bulls by a further three years.

The 28-year-old returned back to the fortress in 2021 after spending time with English Premiership side, Leicester Tigers and signed an initial two-year deal which has seen him make 31 appearances for the franchise to date. The open-side flanker has now tallied up 120 combined club appearances over 8 years in the capital.

“I think this club will always be like my family and Loftus will always be my home. This is where my professional career started and it will always be a place that is close to my heart. The opportunity to extend is a privilege and stay for even longer, I am excited to see what is ahead for me and my family,” says van Staden.

“I have a few top memories like my first Super Rugby match, winning the Currie Cup straight after Covid when this current group started to come together and the other top memory is having my parents at every game since I started to play at the under-21, every weekend I play they never miss a game” he adds.

Eskom, as he is affectionately known, says family was a big influence on his decision to remain playing in South Africa but also the current Vodacom Bulls environment.

“I am very happy at [Vodacom] Bulls and where I am at this stage in my life. Both myself and my wife are very happy to be in Pretoria and are excited to be a part of this team and to stay a part of it for the next few years.”

The ambitious Krugersdorp native says there is bigger and better that lies ahead for both the club and supporters.