Bulls ward off EPCR investigation
The Vodacom Bulls have avoided a formal investigation by the EPCR for fielding a second-string team in their Champions Cup playoff against Northampton Saints.
The Vodacom Bulls have avoided a formal investigation by the EPCR for fielding a second-string team in their Champions Cup playoff against Northampton Saints.
Jake White applauded the fight but rued the lack of composure from a 14-man @Vodacom Bulls side in Saturday’s defeat to an experienced Munster outfit at Loftus Versfeld. #URC
Elrigh Louw will captain a @Vodacom Bulls side strengthened by the return of their Springbok stars for the #URC clash with defending champions Munster in Pretoria on Saturday.
Jake White has expressed his delight with the EPCR’s decision to introduce an extra break in the Champions Cup playoffs, after the Vodacom Bulls were decisively beaten in the quarter-finals.
The Vodacom Bulls are under pressure to beat Munster on Saturday and thus vindicate Jake White’s decision to prioritise the Pretoria clash over a European cup playoff, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Jake White popped into Northampton Saints’ changeroom to wish them well for the rest of the campaign after knocking the Vodacom Bulls out of the Champions Cup.
The Vodacom Bulls will have to battle URC defending champions Munster without injured captain Marcell Coetzee.
SA Rugby says it had no option but to have the Vodacom Bulls’ coaching staff and players travel on eight flights for Saturday’s EPCR playoff against the Northampton Saints.
Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White insists that the challenges of travelling to Europe at short notice undermines SA teams’ chances to be competitive in EPCR competitions.
Jake White hailed the Vodacom Bulls’ playoff win on Saturday, but fired shots at SA Rugby about travel logistics related to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.