John-Roy Jenkinson has been released from his contract with the Bulls to further his career with the Sanix Blues in Japan.

The 27-year old prop joined the Bulls in 2016 after playing most of his senior rugby for the Cheetahs and Leopards.

He made four Super Rugby appearances, while also playing 13 times in the Currie Cup and Provincial Rugby Challenge.

Jenkinson was part of the Junior Boks side for the U20 Championship in 2011, while he also played for Pukke and Maties in the Varsity Cup between 2011 and 2016.

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