{
  "id": 14421849,
  "title": "Giliomee ‘privileged’ to play with Springbok legends at the Bulls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/giliomee-privileged-to-play-with-springbok-legends-at-the-bulls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:15:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/luan-giliomee-privileged-springbok-legends-pollard-willie-bulls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South African rugby sensation Luan Giliomee has expressed his excitement about transitioning from the Sharks to the Bulls. The Junior Springbok and SA A utility back, who has scored three tries in four appearances for the Sharks, described his move as momentous. Giliomee told the media that the Bulls have embraced him with open arms and he feels comfortable playing alongside them.\n\nJunior Springbok stars Handré Pollard and Willie le Roux have been instrumental in helping him adjust to the Bulls' system. Giliomee, who is coveted to play fullback, said it’s an honor to learn from such legendary players. He emphasized that every day is a privilege to be around these rugby icons and is keen to absorb all the knowledge they share.\n\nThe Bulls have had a successful season and are currently sitting third in the United Rugby Championship log. The team aims to win the trophy for the first time since four finals. With the upcoming Champions Cup, Giliomee is eager to face the best rugby teams in the world. The fullback is optimistic about the competition and said his teammates are also excited to face different opponents. Giliomee expressed his anticipation to play soon and highlighted the opportunity of competing for the Champions Cup trophy.",
  "summary": "'I'm trying to learn everything from them and to ask and to be a sponge and take everything in.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Luan Giliomee excited to play with Springbok legends at Bulls",
    "Bulls embraces Giliomee, he feels comfortable alongside them",
    "Giliomee eager to learn from rugby icons and compete for Champions Cup"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}