The Vodacom Bulls are shaking things up with their backline ahead of the crunch-time Investec Champions Cup last-16 playoff against the Glasgow Warriors this Saturday. In a bold move by coach Johan Ackermann, David Kriel is set to replace the seasoned Springbok Willie le Roux as the starting fullback, relegating le Roux to bench duties.
In other significant changes, Canan Moodie will shift from the right wing to outside centre, making way for Cheswill Jooste, who impressed off the bench against Munster, to claim the number 14 jersey. Additionally, Stedman Gans is prepped to bring fresh legs from the bench later in the game.
In the forward pack, Cameron Hanekom will fill the No 8 jersey due to Nizaam Carr's injury absence. The bench sees further tweaks with Mornay Smith stepping in as the reserve prop for Khuta Mchunu, and Jeandré Rudolph set to provide specialized support as a loose forward.
"Glasgow’s the animal Bulls know"
The winner of this nail-biter will go head-to-head with either Toulon or the Stormers in the upcoming quarter-finals. It's a high-stakes game that promises intense action and strategic gameplay.
This lineup reflects a strategic blend of experience and youthful energy, aiming to overpower Glasgow in what promises to be a showdown worth watching. As the teams gear up for this clash, all eyes will be on how these changes impact the Bulls’ performance in this critical playoff match.
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The Vodacom Bulls are shaking things up with their backline ahead of the crunch-time Investec Champions Cup last-16 playoff against the Glasgow Warriors this Saturday. In a bold move by coach Johan Ackermann, David Kriel is set to replace the seasoned Springbok Willie le Roux as the starting fullback, relegating le Roux to bench duties.
In other significant changes, Canan Moodie will shift from the right wing to outside centre, making way for Cheswill Jooste, who impressed off the bench against Munster, to claim the number 14 jersey. Additionally, Stedman Gans is prepped to bring fresh legs from the bench later in the game.
In the forward pack, Cameron Hanekom will fill the No 8 jersey due to Nizaam Carr's injury absence. The bench sees further tweaks with Mornay Smith stepping in as the reserve prop for Khuta Mchunu, and Jeandré Rudolph set to provide specialized support as a loose forward.
"Glasgow’s the animal Bulls know"
The winner of this nail-biter will go head-to-head with either Toulon or the Stormers in the upcoming quarter-finals. It's a high-stakes game that promises intense action and strategic gameplay.
"Bulls in tight Scotstoun scrap"
The team lineup for the Bulls is as follows:
BULLS – 15 David Kriel, 14 Cheswill Jooste, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Marcell Coetzee (c), 5 Ruan Nortjé, 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp. Bench: 16 Marco van Staden, 17 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Cobus Wiese, 20 Jeandré Rudolph, 21 Zak Burger, 22 Stedman Gans, 23 Willie le Roux.
This lineup reflects a strategic blend of experience and youthful energy, aiming to overpower Glasgow in what promises to be a showdown worth watching. As the teams gear up for this clash, all eyes will be on how these changes impact the Bulls’ performance in this critical playoff match.