Springbok wing Bryan Habana has indicated that the Bulls' family spirit and winning culture could be major factors as he weighs up his options for the future.

Habana has become a Bulls superstar since joining from the Lions in 2005 and he is the most prolific try-scorer in South Africa, having taken his tally to 36 tries in Super Rugby with his brace on the weekend.

While he has tasted success on various levels, Habana has twice found himself on the losing side in the Currie Cup final and the lure of domestic success could also be a major factor in persuading him to sign for the Bulls again.

"Over the years this has become a very special family, and the bonds formed here will hopefully go on and progress into Springbok level," Habana told reporters in Pretoria.

"This family is very special, and it has been a great six months for me personally. To be involved in a team like this is just unbelievable. I've been very lucky in the past four years to be part of a very special side," Habana said.

"We are privileged to be backed and supported by wonderful teammates, management and coaches. That will definitely come into consideration. But I still have another two months to think about it," he said.

Another Loftus hero, Wynand Olivier have to decide whether to stay at the Bulls or take up one of many lucrative overseas offers. Olivier is likely to add Super 14 Player of the Year accolade, along with a Currie Cup, two Super 14 and a World Cup winner's medals to his collection.

Olivier, who was the Man of the Match in the final, said the Bulls' recent achievements could persuade him to not leave Loftus.

"I've got another two months to think about it; there are a lot of factors that influence the decision," Olivier said.

"So I'll go and enjoy it for now, and think about it later."

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke, says the Bulls will try their best to keep the team intact for a few more years. And with the majority of the team likely to stay at Loftus until the end of 2011, Ludeke might not need to convince Habana and Olivier any further.

"If you look at the players, they are like a family. If someone has to move on, we'll respect that," the coach said.

"But we will definitely try our best to keep them all. And I know that in their heart of hearts, the players would love to stay. So, for now, we are busy with negotiations, and we have spoken to all the players."

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