Handré Pollard is back in control as the flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls, setting the stage for an explosive final URC league clash against Benetton at Loftus this Saturday. Pollard, who turned heads with his performance off the bench last week, reclaims his No 10 jersey, pushing Willie le Roux back to fullback. Meanwhile, Ruan Nortjé is not just back in the second row after sitting out during the 54-19 rout of Zebre Parma; he's also retaking the reins as captain.
The Bulls' lineup sees more shake-ups with Gerhard Steenekamp and Johan Grobbelaar stepping up from the bench to join Wilco Louw in the front row. The formidable loose trio is bolstered by the return of Elrigh Louw at blindside flank, alongside Jeandré Rudolph and Cameron Hanekom.
The halves will resonate with familiar synergy as Embrose Papier links up with Pollard once more. The midfield remains untouched with Harold Vorster and Canan Moodie continuing their partnership. However, an adjustment in the back three was necessary as Kurt-Lee Arendse couldn’t pass a late fitness test, paving the way for Devon Williams to take the right wing and Sergeal Petersen to switch to the left.
"Each match is a building block for us, and this weekend we're placing a very crucial one. We’ve got the home quarter-final in our sights, and that’s where our focus must be,"
expressed Bulls coach Johan Ackermann, emphasizing the importance of a victory in this match for securing a home quarter-final and rebounding from their mid-season slump.
Supporting the starting XV, the Bulls' bench looks potent with the likes of Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, and Stedman Gans ready to bring their intensity to the game.
Bench: 16 Marco van Staden, 17 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18 Francois Klopper, 19 Ruan Vermaak, 20 Mpilo Gumede, 21 Paul de Wet, 22 Stedman Gans, 23 Stravino Jacobs.
This weekend's game is not just a routine match; it's a decisive battle for the Bulls to cement their position and showcase their resurgence. The stakes are high, the squad is pumped, and Loftus is the battleground where legends are made. Let the games begin!
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Handré Pollard is back in control as the flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls, setting the stage for an explosive final URC league clash against Benetton at Loftus this Saturday. Pollard, who turned heads with his performance off the bench last week, reclaims his No 10 jersey, pushing Willie le Roux back to fullback. Meanwhile, Ruan Nortjé is not just back in the second row after sitting out during the 54-19 rout of Zebre Parma; he's also retaking the reins as captain.
The Bulls' lineup sees more shake-ups with Gerhard Steenekamp and Johan Grobbelaar stepping up from the bench to join Wilco Louw in the front row. The formidable loose trio is bolstered by the return of Elrigh Louw at blindside flank, alongside Jeandré Rudolph and Cameron Hanekom.
The halves will resonate with familiar synergy as Embrose Papier links up with Pollard once more. The midfield remains untouched with Harold Vorster and Canan Moodie continuing their partnership. However, an adjustment in the back three was necessary as Kurt-Lee Arendse couldn’t pass a late fitness test, paving the way for Devon Williams to take the right wing and Sergeal Petersen to switch to the left.
"Each match is a building block for us, and this weekend we're placing a very crucial one. We’ve got the home quarter-final in our sights, and that’s where our focus must be,"
expressed Bulls coach Johan Ackermann, emphasizing the importance of a victory in this match for securing a home quarter-final and rebounding from their mid-season slump.
Supporting the starting XV, the Bulls' bench looks potent with the likes of Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, and Stedman Gans ready to bring their intensity to the game.
Teams:
BULLS – 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Devon Williams, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Sergeal Petersen, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Jeandré Rudolph, 5 Ruan Nortjé (c), 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Bench: 16 Marco van Staden, 17 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18 Francois Klopper, 19 Ruan Vermaak, 20 Mpilo Gumede, 21 Paul de Wet, 22 Stedman Gans, 23 Stravino Jacobs.
This weekend's game is not just a routine match; it's a decisive battle for the Bulls to cement their position and showcase their resurgence. The stakes are high, the squad is pumped, and Loftus is the battleground where legends are made. Let the games begin!