It was confirmed that Niëll Jacobs has resigned at Affies to take up the high-performance manager position at the Vodacom Bulls from 01 January 2026, taking charge of scouting and contracting of players.
Jacobs will be missed at Affies, where he was Head of Coaching since 2023 and also the U16 head coach. He was also the Blue Bulls U18 Head Coach at the 2025 tournament hosted at Middelburg High School.