# Vodacom Bulls player recruitment and extensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vodacom-bulls-player-recruitment-and-extensions
> Updated: 2026-10-25T07:04:20.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Vodacom Bulls have secured key personnel through contract extensions and new signings. Lock Reinhardt Ludwig signed an extension to remain at Loftus Versfeld until 2030, with management identifying him as a player the team intends to build around.

Additionally, the franchise signed veteran Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith to a three-year contract. Smith, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, joins the team following an eight-year period playing in Japan.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Kwagga Smith signs three-year deal with Vodacom Bulls

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Kwagga Smith has signed a three-year contract with the Vodacom Bulls.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kwagga-smith-signs-three-year-deal-with-vodacom-bulls

### 2026-10-21: Reinhardt Ludwig signs contract extension with Vodacom Bulls until 2030

Vodacom Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig has signed a contract extension keeping him at the Pretoria-based club until 2030.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reinhardt-ludwig-signs-contract-extension-with-vodacom-bulls-until-2030

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