South African rugby side the Toyota Cheetahs announced the signing of loose forward Jeandré Rudolph from fellow South African side the Pumas on a two-year contract.
Rudolph will officially join the side on November 1, 2020 following a two-year stint with the side from Mbombela.
A statement on the Cheetahs’ website described Rudolph as a versatile asset who will blend with the team’s style of play.
“The 26-year-old loose forward can play anywhere in the backrow, and his play is tailor-made for the Cheetahs brand of rugby. He is solid in the defence and his over the ball play is next level.”
The 26-year-old said he was very excited to get the opportunity to move to Bloemfontein and join the Cheetahs.
“The Cheetahs have been good over the last couple of years, winning the Currie Cup last year and performing well in the PRO14. That made my decision to join them a lot easier.”
Despite playing domestic rugby for the vast majority of his career, Rudolph has managed to get some international experience under his belt through a loan spell with the Vodacom Bulls where he played in the Super Rugby.
“I got a little bit of experience at the Bulls in the Super Rugby. I really enjoyed my time down in Pretoria, but I think that this is a great new opportunity for me to play against the best Europe has to offer week-in, week-out.”
“I am very excited and keen to get going. There are a lot of quality players at the Cheetahs, and with Frans (Steyn) and them all going there it is very exciting. I can’t wait.”
The Toyota Cheetahs is one of two South African sides that compete in the Guinness PRO14, a rugby tournament involving professional sides from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
