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Rugby: Cameron Hanekom extends Bulls contract until 2028

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South African back-row forward Cameron Hanekom has extended his contract with the Vodacom Bulls until the end of the 2028 season. His exact salary remains confidential, while public estimates suggest his potential earnings and a net worth of $585,000 in 2026, without independent verification, according to Tuko.

South African back-row forward and Springbok international Cameron Hanekom has extended his contract with the Vodacom Bulls, the Pretoria-based rugby franchise, until the end of the 2028 season, Tuko reports.

His exact salary has not been made public. South African rugby minimum pay scales can nevertheless serve as a reference for estimating his earnings, while an online estimate puts his net worth at $585,000 in 2026, without independent verification.

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