Johannesburg - Lions scrumhalf Jano Vermaak will be joining the Blue Bulls after the completion of this year's Absa Currie Cup, the Bulls revealed in a statement on Tuesday.
The scrumhalf, who has been part of the Lions structures since 2004, has signed a two-year contract citing the need for a fresh challenge as his main reason for the move.
"I felt it was time to make a change," he said in a statement.
"I was with the Lions for a long time and when this offer came along, I knew it was the right one at the right time for the right team."
Blue Bulls CEO Barend van Graan said that he views Vermaak's signature as another exciting step in their efforts to keep the Bulls on top of the Super Rugby pile.
"Jano is world class and will fit in nicely with our Bulls culture as he lives in Pretoria already," said Van Graan.
"We are looking forward to the contributions he will make."
Follow Sport24 on Twitter and Facebook
24.com publishes all comments posted on articles provided that they adhere to our Comments Policy. Should you wish to report a comment for editorial review, please do so by clicking the 'Report Comment' button to the right of each comment.
It's a well balanced squad with youth and experience.
The coach has chosen the wrong players once again.
View Results | Vote Archive
43% It's a well balanced squad with youth and experience.
57% The coach has chosen the wrong players once again.
Vote Archive
GEN De la Rey says, with many of his Bulls favourites blossoming in Super Rugby, 2013 will be the year Heyneke Meyer will impress with the Springboks.
Twitter Follow Sport24 on Twitter
Newsletters Sign up for Sport24's Morning Glory newsletter
Blogs Yes your opinion counts. Get it out there
WIN Enter and win with Sport24!
Mobile Sport24 on your mobile phone - WAP, alerts, downloads, services
BlackBerry Stay in the loop on your BlackBerry
iPhone Latest Sport24 news on your iPhone
Facebook "Like" Sport24's Facebook page
TV schedule Plan your couch time with our searchable sport TV guide
RSS Feeds Sport news delivered really simply.