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Edinburgh statement: Henry Immelman takes up offer in South Africa

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Henry Immelman will leave Edinburgh at the end of the current campaign to take up “a great opportunity” with URC rivals Vodacom Bulls. The 27-year-old South African full-back moved to the Scottish capital from Montpellier in the summer of 2021 and has made 23 appearances for Mike Blair’s side.

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“I have enjoyed every minute of my time at Edinburgh,” Immelman told the Edinburgh club website when news of his departure was announced. “It’s a brilliant club with an exceptional group of boys,”  “Since day one they welcomed me with open arms and I really started to enjoy my rugby a lot more.

“For me personally, joining the Bulls is a great opportunity. They are another world-class club and I’ll be closer to my family as well. Although I’ll be leaving at the end of the season, there is still a lot of work to do, starting with this Sunday’s massive Champions Cup match against Saracens.”

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