Willie le Roux believes his long-standing partnership with Handré Pollard could be crucial in Friday night’s Vodacom URC final.
From the Springboks to the Bulls, the veteran playmakers have spent more than a decade learning each other’s games, and Le Roux believes that understanding could prove invaluable when they face Leinster at Croke Park.
“Polly and I go back to 2014, when we first played together for the Springboks, so it’s been a few years,” said Le Roux.
“We know each other well and I think we understand each other, we know our strengths and weaknesses. We know what the one does, then the other just follows up and backs him.
“We are each other’s eyes and help each other as best we can. Communication is the most important.”
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The experienced duo will have a major role to play if the Bulls are to unlock a Leinster side renowned for its defensive organisation.
Adding another layer to the challenge is the presence of former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, whose defensive systems have become synonymous with relentless pressure and suffocating line speed.
Le Roux knows exactly what Nienaber brings to the table.
“Jacques is an incredible coach. They’ve got an incredible defence which is really hard to break down and very hard to play against.
“Even when you know what’s coming, it’s still hard to go through them and around them. Knowing the coach doesn’t help you on the field where you only have a split-second decision to make.”
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