In the high-velocity theatre of modern rugby, where collisions echo like thunderclaps and victories hinge on milliseconds, Canan Moodie glides through chaos like a phantom in boots.
At just 22, the Springbok star and Vodacom Bulls winger is less a player, more a phenomenon—a blue streak flashing down the touchline with a winger’s wizardry and the cool composure of a veteran general.
His rise has been meteoric, the stuff of rugby folklore. Who could forget that unforgettable debut in 2022, when a 19-year-old Moodie streaked down the flank against Australia, plucking the ball out of the air and diving over the line with his first touch in Test rugby? It was a try that announced not just a player, but a prophecy fulfilled.
Now, as the Bulls prepare for a thunderous charge into the 2025 United Rugby Championship (URC) playoffs, Moodie stands as one of their most potent weapons. If rugby is war, then Moodie is a guided missile—silent, swift, and devastatingly accurate.
Canan is that rare breed of player who combines instinct with intellect. He’s a predator on the wing—if you give him half a metre, he’ll take fifty.
Indeed, Moodie has morphed into a match-winner for the Pretoria outfit. His tall frame—standing at 1.91m—and deceptive strength allow him to shrug off defenders like a coat in summer. Yet it’s his spatial awareness, his sense of timing, and his supernatural acceleration that truly set him apart. Watching him burst into space is like watching lightning fracture the sky—beautiful, brief, and breathtaking.
With the Bulls barrelling into the knockout rounds, Moodie’s boots will bear the weight of hope for a franchise hungry for silverware. His versatility across the backline offers White tactical dynamite—whether as a wing, fullback, or outside centre, Moodie is rugby’s answer to a Swiss army knife: sharp, dependable, and capable of unlocking any defence.
He’s a nightmare to defend against. You can hear the crowd rising before he even gets the ball. That’s the kind of fear he puts into teams.
Off the pitch, Moodie is carving out a different kind of legacy. This year, he renewed his ambassadorial role with Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling—a brand that, much like Moodie, blends precision with boldness. His top choice? The Super Chronomat B01 44 with a blue dial and matching rubber strap—a nod to the Bulls’ iconic kit and a reflection of Moodie’s own dynamic style.
I am grateful to renew my partnership with Breitling and to once again be associated with this pioneering brand. The Super Chronomat caught my attention instantly—it’s bold, just like the way I play.
We’re thrilled to have Canan as a member of our squad for another year. His journey continues to inspire us, and we look forward to a long-lasting partnership.
From the fields of Paarl to the global stage, Moodie has remained grounded despite the altitude of his ascent. He honed his craft at Hoër Landbouskool Boland, built a name with the Western Province youth sides, and matured through the Bulls Academy. Every step has been deliberate, every try a signature on a canvas that’s still being painted.
He was the youngest player in the Springboks’ triumphant 2023 World Cup squad, and his try in the tournament's early stages was another bookmark in a career already brimming with highlight reels.
As the Bulls enter the crucible of playoff rugby, they’ll need Moodie to once again conjure that magic.
Whether it’s leaping like a salmon under a high ball or slicing through defenders like a hot knife through a defensive line, Canan Moodie is still poised to become the heartbeat of the Bulls’ championship charge.
And with a Breitling ticking on his wrist and the weight of a province on his shoulders, one thing is certain— for Canan Moodie’s time is of the essence to be the jewel in the Bulls aspirations to the URC crown.
