The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed the termination of Sbu Nkosi’s contract after a troubled season with the Pretoria-based outfit.

The Bulls said in a statement that they and Nkosi had mutually agreed to end his contract one year before it was set to expire.

Nkosi vanished from the Bulls camp last December after joining from Durban outfit Sharks, sparking a nationwide search.

He was discovered at his father’s home in eMalahleni, a mining town 105 kilometres (65 miles) east of Pretoria.

After admitting to having mental health issues, the player scored three tries in four games for the Bulls before falling out of favour.

Bulls rugby director Jake White recently stated that a change of scenery might be best for Nkosi, and he has been linked with the Stormers of Cape Town.

His 16 Test appearances included filling in for an injured Cheslin Kolbe in Japan four years ago in a World Cup semi-final victory over Wales.

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