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Gloucester swoop to sign loosehead prop Dian Bleuler

Author: Roger Jackson, Posted: Wednesday, 15th October 2025, 14:00

Gloucester host Bristol at Kingsholm on Friday

Injury-hit Gloucester have signed 26-year-old loosehead prop Dian Bleuler from Durban Sharks, who play in the United Rugby Championship.

Gloucester have picked up just two points after losing their opening three Gallagher Prem games, and director of rugby George Skivington said: “It's no secret we've lost a few players to injury, and while we are expecting to get some lads back in the coming weeks, it's great to have Dian come in to fill the space now and provide competition in the long term.

“The set-piece is his bread and butter, but he’s also mobile and dynamic around the park, which fits well with the way we’re trying to play.

“We’re all looking forward to welcoming him into the squad and getting him involved in the coming weeks.”

The South African came through the Western Province system and represented their Currie Cup side before making his Stormers debut against the British & Irish Lions during their 2021 tour of South Africa. He then moved to Durban in 2022 to join the Sharks.

Over the next three seasons, Bleuler made 22 appearances for the Sharks, including stints with their Currie Cup squad. He spent some of the 2024/25 season on loan at Irish province Munster, where he featured in seven matches, including four Champions Cup games.

After returning to the Sharks this summer, Bleuler featured off the bench against Glasgow Warriors in the URC just three weeks ago.

Gloucester host fifth-placed Bristol in the Gallagher Prem on Friday (7.45pm).

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