
Bulls’ pacemen keep Petersen sharp
Vodacom Bulls wing Sergeal Petersen says he’s loving life in Pretoria despite limited playing opportunities.
Vodacom Bulls wing Sergeal Petersen says he’s loving life in Pretoria despite limited playing opportunities.
Sergeal Petersen gave a timely reminder of his ability in his first start since January to help the Bulls secure a place in the URC final.
Fresh from a try-scoring debut for the Vodacom Bulls, Sergeal Petersen expressed his delight to be back in a “competitive” environment after a stint in Japan.
The Vodacom Bulls have continued a busy day of signings by announcing the capture of one of the Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship winners for next season.
The Vodacom Bulls are reportedly on the verge of unveiling one of the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom URC-winning backline stars as their next acquisition.
Two players who fulfilled significant roles for the Stormers in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship have parted ways with the Cape side.
John Dobson has confirmed that Sergeal Petersen will replace the injured Leolin Zas when the Stormers face the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final in Cape Town on Saturday.
Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are back in ‘The War Room’, this time plugging speedsters into the Springbok backline that takes on the British & Irish Lions.
The selection of Sergeal Petersen and Sihle Njezula are the only changes to the Stormers’ starting lineup for Tuesday’s preparation series match against Griquas in Kimberley.
Stormers defence coach Norman Laker is confident Sergeal Petersen and Seabelo Senatla can cope with the Sharks’ dangerous back three. DYLAN JACK reports.