Ruan Swart

A young flanker on the books at South African powerhouse the Bulls, Ruan Swart is a back-row forward still in the early stages of his professional journey. Born on 26 November 2004, he is known for his defensive work rate and his ball-carrying at the breakdown, bringing physicality and energy to the contact area. Swart's game is built on the fundamentals of loose-forward play: hitting rucks, making tackles and providing go-forward with ball in hand. He looks to act as a link between the forwards and backs, contributing to the defensive effort while contesting for the turnovers that can turn a contest. As one of the younger members of the Bulls squad, Swart is working to convert his physical promise into a regular senior role in a famously demanding forward environment. His development centres on adding consistency and the conditioning required to compete week to week at the top level. Combative and willing, he offers the Bulls a developing back-row option with the raw attributes the position rewards: physicality, work rate and an appetite for the contest.