Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner and Tiger Mangweni extended their contracts with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Wednesday.

Kirchner, who joined the Bulls at the end of 2007, signed a three-year deal with the BBM, whilst Mangweni will be available for the Bulls for another year.

Both these fullbacks played for Griquas before joining the Bulls and it was great to see how much they have grown over the course of the last two seasons.

Since moving to Pretoria the 25-year-old Kirchner has been selected to play for South Africa and in the Super 14 tournament he has shown that he has all the potential to develop into one of the world’s most feared fullbacks.

Kirchner said, after finalizing his contract, that he is looking forward to the years that lie ahead and he added that he has had a tremendous time at Loftus since he arrived here on November 1, 2007.

"I enjoy my stay in Pretoria," Kirchner said.

"I think my rugby has developed over the last two years, but I still think I can get better and my goal therefore is to keep improving as a player.

"It is a privilege to play with so many talented guys and I want to do my bit to ensure that the Bulls remain a world class franchise."

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