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They can ahve heior 14 Bok - but does not ahve a snowballs hope in hell to beat Glazsgow beithe will the Somers win a gainst Tooulon.
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In a display of strategic might, Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has unveiled a formidable 33-man squad for their upcoming clash in the Investec Champions Cup against the Glasgow Warriors. This selection includes a notable contingent of 14 Springboks, underlining the significance of the match as the Bulls aim to advance beyond the round of 16, a stage they've reached consistently over the past three seasons.
The Pretoria-based team's journey to Scotland is laden with expectations as they face a Glasgow team in sterling form, having secured 14 wins out of 17 competitive games this season. The Warriors, second seeds from the pool stages, present a formidable challenge, but the Bulls are riding a wave of momentum themselves, with recent victories over Munster and Cardiff bolstering their campaign.
"If we're in the play-offs in the Champions Cup, we must give it a go. We will give it our best shot, and then we’ll take it from there,"
Ackermann stated, emphasizing the do-or-die nature of the upcoming game. The squad list reads like a who's who of South African rugby with stalwarts such as Handre Pollard, Marco van Staden, and Willie le Roux. These seasoned internationals are complemented by the youthful vigor of Cheswill Jooste and Reinhardt Ludwig, who have both impressed in recent outings. The Bulls are not just about big names but also about big games. Their recent performances suggest a team peaking at the right moment. However, Ackermann is quick to remind everyone that past glories, like their last victory at Scotstoun, where they fell 21-12 to Glasgow, will count for little come Saturday. **Bulls 33-man touring squad in full:** *Forwards:* Gerhard Steenekamp, Alulutho Tshakweni, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Johan Grobbelaar, Marco van Staden, Mornay Smith, Francois Klopper, Khuta Mchunu, Ruan Vermaak, Cobus Wiese, Ruan Nortje, Reinhardt Ludwig, JF van Heerden, Marcell Coetzee, Jeandre Rudolph, Elrigh Louw, Mpilo Gumede, Cameron Hanekom. *Backs:* Embrose Papier, Paul de Wet, Zak Burger, Handre Pollard, Keagan Johannes, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Sergeal Petersen, Harold Vorster, Stedman Gans, Canan Moodie, Katlego Letebele, Cheswill Jooste, Devon Williams, David Kriel, Willie le Roux. As the Bulls prepare to take the field in Glasgow, the blend of experience and emerging talent in their ranks suggests a team ready to challenge history and perhaps write a new chapter in their already illustrious story. This weekend, the rugby world will watch as these titans clash, each seeking to secure their place in the next round of this prestigious tournament.