Jannes Kirsten

Hard-nosed and relentless, Jannes Kirsten has been a mainstay of the Bulls' forward pack for several seasons. Born on 1 December 1993, the South African loose forward is prized for his enormous work rate, physicality in contact and ability to disrupt opposition ball at the breakdown. He has been part of successful Bulls squads in South African domestic competition and has earned Springbok recognition, a reflection of his consistency at provincial level. Kirsten is the kind of forward who does the unseen work - tackling, clearing rucks and securing turnovers - while also offering direct, gain-line carrying that gives his side go-forward. His defensive reliability and physical edge make him a dependable enforcer in the loose forwards, and his durability has allowed him to log heavy minutes over many campaigns. A genuinely hard competitor, he brings steel and uncompromising defence to the Bulls' pack and serves as a valued senior figure in Pretoria's forward unit.