The Loftus factor: Why Curwin Bosch is tipped to flourish at the Bulls
EXCLUSIVE: Springbok flyhalf Curwin Bosch will be aiming to use his move to the Bulls as an opportunity to resurrect his career in South Africa.
Bosch, who spent the last two years playing for Brive in the Pro D2, France’s second division, has penned a three-year deal with the Pretoria-based franchise, keeping him at Loftus until 2029.
Last week, the Bulls confirmed Bosch as one of seven new signings, alongside Thaakir Abrahams, Luan Giliomee, Hakeem Kunene, Dylan Maart, Sango Xamlashe, Hanro Liebenberg, and Mawande Mdanda.
The Bulls have struggled for depth at flyhalf this season, with Handre Pollard shouldering much of the load for the majority of the URC and Champions Cup competitions.
The Keagan Johannes experiment has also backfired at times, while Kade Wolhuter, who was signed on loan from the Lions, sustained another long-term knee injury.
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Bosch’s arrival gives Johan Ackermann added depth at flyhalf and another option to call on ahead of what is expected to be another demanding season.
While there has been some scepticism surrounding the signing, Bulls Currie Cup and Under-23 coach Phiwe Nomlomo believes the former Sharks playmaker will slot seamlessly into the setup.
“I think he’s shown over his career with the different coaches he’s had that he can adapt his game,” Nomlomo told Rugby365.
“He’s a guy who plays multiple positions, which is always an advantage.
“The way you would approach a game as a flyhalf in Durban would be different to how you would at Loftus.
“There’s a lot more balance in Pretoria, you know, the weather you’re getting, whereas in Durban you play very little rugby in summer. Loftus is fast and quick, and it’s a dream when you’ve got a strong forward pack.
“I think he’s going to do incredibly well, especially with the people he will be surrounded by.”
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Nomlomo recently led the Bulls U23 side to glory in the inaugural SA Rugby U23 Cup, edging the Lions 33-32 at Ellis Park.
While he’s eager to see how Bosch fares in his return to South African rugby, he said he’s also excited to see how the rest of the signings fit in.
“These are dynamic signings, Johan [Ackermann] has been really bold in the players he’s wanted for the way he wants to play.
“I’ve worked with most of them in one way or another. A guy like Sango [Xamlashe], I coached him when he was in school.
“We also played against Curwin in school, and then we were very close at the Sharks.
“Luan Giliomee is also one hell of a talent, and we’re looking forward to having something different in our squad, especially with the positions he covers. It’s exciting times for the union.”
The Bulls coach also credited the work of Niell Jacobs, the union’s High Performance Manager, who is responsible for recruitment.
“Niell is actually doing a fantastic job as a High Performance Manager.
“It’s his first season, so the people he’s brought in are of incredible quality, on and off the field, and good characters.
“Long may it continue that we get good players that want to learn, grow, and become good human beings.”
