The Bulls have rolled out a powerful, reshuffled line-up for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Munster, with a mix of continuity and big-match firepower.
Head coach Johan Ackermann has tweaked his combinations following last week’s dominant outing against Cardiff, with the spotlight firmly on milestone man Gerhard Steenekamp. The Springbok loosehead prop will bring up his 100th appearance for the franchise.
There are more milestones in the mix. Kurt-Lee Arendse and Marco van Staden are both set to earn their 50th URC caps, while Cameron Hanekom is in line for his 50th Bulls appearance across all competitions.
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Up front, Ackermann has retained a settled tight five to lay the platform, with captain Marcell Coetzee leading a powerful loose trio. Behind them, Handré Pollard pulls the strings at flyhalf, bringing a wealth of experience to the contest.
The backline sees a notable reshuffle. Willie le Roux returns at fullback, adding composure and tactical nous, while Harold Vorster slots into midfield after injury to provide directness against a physical Munster defence. Versatile back David Kriel shifts to the bench to offer impact later in the game.
There is added incentive for hooker Johan Grobbelaar, who stands on the brink of a major personal milestone, needing just one more try to reach 50 for the Pretoria outfit.
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BULLS – 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Nizaam Carr, 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Marcell Coetzee (c), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Bench: 16 Marco van Staden, 17 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18 Khuta Mchunu, 19 Cobus Wiese, 20 Cameron Hanekom, 21 Zak Burger, 22 Cheswill Jooste, 23 David Kriel.
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