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Mamelodi Sundowns boss Motsepe buys shares in rugby outfit Blue Bulls

The Brazilians boss will have to divide his attention between football and rugby after acquiring shares at one of the biggest sports teams in SA

Mamelodi Sundowns president and owner Patrice Motsepe has spread his wings in the sports fraternity in South Africa.

Motsepe, who became the majority shareholder at the Brazilians in 2004, bought a 37 percent stake at rugby giants Blue Bulls.

According to Blue Bulls, the deal was struck on Thursday with Motsepe becoming one of the co-owners of the rugby franchise.

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Below is part of a statement as released by Blue Bulls on Friday:

The Blue Bulls Company is excited to welcome our new shareholder Patrice Motsepe to the Bulls Family.