Burly Bulls bully Connacht
Willie le Roux dotted down on debut as the Vodacom Bulls claimed a bonus-point victory over Connacht in Pretoria on Saturday.
Willie le Roux dotted down on debut as the Vodacom Bulls claimed a bonus-point victory over Connacht in Pretoria on Saturday.
Jake White expressed his excitement at being able to hand “one of the best Springboks” Willie le Roux a starting debut for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
John Plumtree says there will be a “bedding-in” period for the returning Springboks, but hopes they can add a touch of ruthlessness to the winless Sharks.
Ulster debutant Steven Kitshoff is among the World Cup-winning Springboks who will return to action in this weekend’s @Vodacom #URC matches.
Two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Top 14 debut for Racing 92, head coach Stuart Lancaster said on Friday.
Willie le Roux will run out at fullback on debut for the Bulls alongside two other recalled Springboks for the clash against Connacht on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth is among the five Springboks who will return to action for the struggling Sharks in their Vodacom URC clash with Dragons on Saturday.
Several Springboks could be in action when the Chiefs and Blues will travel to Japan in February for Super Rugby preparation games against top local teams.
Scotland fullback Blair Kinghorn has joined Toulouse replacing France counterpart Melvyn Jaminet, the French Top 14 champions announced.
Willie le Roux is among a quartet of Springboks who, according to centre Stedman Gans, has lifted the level of training at the Vodacom Bulls ahead of the clash with Connacht.