Paul Schoeman is reportedly set to join the Bulls after failing to sign a new contract with the Cheetahs.

According to Netwerk24, Schoeman and the Cheetahs have not yet reached a settlement agreement to keep him in Bloemfontein and it is unlikely to happen after the Bulls and the player’s agent confirmed negotiations are underway to facilitate a move to Pretoria.

The Cheetahs are facing a mass exodus after their first season in the Pro14 came to an abrupt end following the 43-8 semi-final qualifier defeat to the Scarlets.

With Schoeman included, there are allegedly 12 players departing the Cheetahs’ ranks.

Captain Francois Venter signed for the Worcester Warriors in England, while Torsten van Jaarsveld (Bayonne, France), Fred Zeilinga (Canon Eagles, Japan), Carl Wegner, Reniel Hugo, Clinton Swart (all Verblitz, Japan), Uzair Cassiem, Clayton Blommetjies (both Scarlets, Wales), Tom Botha (Ospreys, Wales), Niel Marais (Jubilo, Japan), Schoeman (Bulls) and Rynier Bernardo are all set to depart.

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