Simelane to tackle Cheetahs for Bulls XV
Wandisile Simelane will continue his growth as a fullback when he starts for a strong Vodacom Bulls XV against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Wandisile Simelane will continue his growth as a fullback when he starts for a strong Vodacom Bulls XV against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Wandisile Simelane is among three players set to make their Vodacom Bulls debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season-opening match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Wandisile Simelane says he did not hesitate when the opportunity came to play for World Cup-winning coach Jake White at the Vodacom Bulls.
Here are three local stars who have traded one SA Vodacom United Rugby Championship outfit for another, in the hope of shooting the lights out next season.
The Vodacom Bulls on Friday officially announced the signing of former Junior Springbok centre Wandisile Simelane as Jake White continued to bolster the squad for next season.
Wandisile Simelane has said his goodbyes to the Lions as the centre prepares to complete his move to a rival South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship team.
Burger Odendaal will captain a Lions team packed with Vodacom United Rugby Championship regulars in the local Currie Cup derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Wandisile Simelane is poised to join the Vodacom Bulls, with the Lions centre having considered the “options on the table”.
The Lions could be fielding a new midfield partnership next season as senior centres Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal continue talks with European clubs.
The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine features fresh content, including a look at how Faf de Klerk’s return from injury will rejuvenate the Springboks in 2022.