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The Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers have all been active in the buildup to this month’s inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship. SARugbymag.co.za tracks the latest moves ahead of the new tournament.
Ruan Pienaar will make his first appearance for the Sharks in 11 years in their opening Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Munster on Saturday.
Jaco Kriel will start at openside flank for the Lions against Zebre in their first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Parma on Friday night.
The Bulls and Sharks kick off the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship as rank underdogs in prime-time bouts against the Irish heavyweights.
The defeat the Vodacom Bulls suffered in the Rainbow Cup final, coupled with the big wins scored by the British & Irish Lions in their tour matches, will motivate the South African teams to go on a quest for national redemption in this weekend’s opening round of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he was about to walk away from rugby before Jake White called him with a last-minute offer to play for the Vodacom Bulls.
Western Province Professional Rugby chairperson Ebrahim Rasool has criticised the leadership of the union under president Zelt Marais in a statement responding to key questions surrounding the union.
Bryan Habana has lauded Siya Kolisi’s Springboks as a special side and said their style of play should be viewed in the context of the journey the team was on, writes GASANT ABARDER.
Phepsi Buthelezi will captain the Sharks squad, which includes veteran additions Ruan Pienaar and Tian Meyer, during a four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of Europe.
Following the announcement that Duane Vermeulen has signed for Ulster, the Bulls wished their former captain all the best for his journey ahead with the Irish team.
