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Road to the final: Bulls shoot to thrill
Beaten finalists in 2022, the Bulls have bounced back from last season’s quarter-final defeat to secure a first home final. @Vodacom #URC
Beaten finalists in 2022, the Bulls have bounced back from last season’s quarter-final defeat to secure a first home final. @Vodacom #URC
Akker van der Merwe and Wilco Louw have had a taste of the Springboks, and know that starring for the @Vodacom Bulls is their ticket back into the national team, writes MARK KEOHANE.
In-form hooker Akker van der Merwe won’t “creep into a hole” and feel sorry for himself after not being included in the first Springbok alignment camp of the year.
Akker van der Merwe says the Vodacom Bulls are focused on improving their game for what is tipped to be a sold-out North-South derby against the DHL Stormers in Pretoria.
Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe can’t wait for Friday’s clash against the Vodacom Bulls, and the prospect of facing his older sibling Akker in the heat of battle.
Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortje will co-captain a Vodacom Bulls side featuring debuts for two exciting backs and two Springbok front-rowers for the @Vodacom #URC opener against Scarlets on Sunday.
Akker van der Merwe has officially signed with the Vodacom Bulls, following his release from his contract with English Premiership club Sale Sharks last week.
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe has reportedly signed with the Vodacom Bulls following his release from his contract with English Premiership club Sale Sharks.
Akker van der Merwe is set to return to South Africa after the Springbok hooker was granted an early release from his contract with English Premiership club Sale Sharks.
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe could reportedly make a return to South Africa from England.