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Cameron Hanekom, fresh off earning vital breakdown penalties against Munster, is set to showcase his skills in a thrilling United Rugby Championship showdown against reigning champions Glasgow Warriors on Friday.
The Bulls aim to overcome last season's URC final heartbreak as they face defending champions Glasgow this Friday at Scotstoun Stadium, with playoff implications on the line.
The Bulls' historic 16-13 victory over Munster showcased a remarkable defensive performance, securing their place in the URC standings and marking a significant achievement for South African rugby.
Despite struggling to find their form, the Bulls clinched a historic victory over Munster at Thomond Park, thanks to a late penalty from Keagan Johannes.
Bulls coach Jake White believes star No 8 Cameron Hanekom will learn to overcome opponents' targeting tactics, saying 'it's going to come with time' after the young forward struggled initially but later scored in their narrow 34-28 Challenge Cup loss to Edinburgh.
Bulls coach Jake White believes his team was just five minutes away from victory in their heart-breaking 34-28 Challenge Cup quarter-final loss to Edinburgh. Despite a spirited second-half comeback that saw them fight back from 31-7 down, the Bulls couldn't overcome costly yellow cards and missed opportunities in the attacking zone.
Where is one-Test-cap Springbok Cameron Hanekom exactly with his fitness and game following a few stop-start months? He will hope to prove to Bok coach Rassie Erasmus that he is fine fettle for the Bulls against Edinburgh in the Challenge Cup quarter-final.
The Bulls stunned with their four-try victory against Bayonne last week, but can they maintain that attacking flair on Edinburgh's fast 4G pitch? Jake White believes a balanced approach of calculated risk-taking and strategic defence will be crucial in Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final showdown.
Jake White dismisses the coaching rivalry narrative with former assistant Sean Everitt as he welcomes back captain Ruan Nortjé and star No 8 Cameron Hanekom to his starting XV for the Bulls' crucial Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh. With six Springboks on the bench, White reveals the delicate balance of team selection amid injury comebacks.
Coach Jake White made a few changes in the starting XV on Friday, and one of the most welcome ones for Bulls fans would have been seeing Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom packing down at the back of the scrum.
As Springboks lose Jasper Wiese to neck surgery, Rassie Erasmus faces a selection dilemma with Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom emerging as frontrunners for the crucial No 8 position ahead of the 2025 Test season.
Jake White faces a delicate balancing act as he manages the Bulls' resources between the Challenge Cup and URC, strategically selecting a strong yet flexible squad to face Bayonne in what promises to be an electric French atmosphere this Saturday.
Jake White has deployed the Bulls' own version of the 'Bomb Squad' for their Challenge Cup clash against Bayonne, with star players Johan Goosen and Cameron Hanekom set to provide explosive impact from the bench in a strategic second-half masterplan.
Bulls face selection headache as star No 8 Cameron Hanekom ruled out with back injury, but captain Ruan Nortjé returns just in time for crucial Zebre URC clash at Loftus Versfeld.
As 56 players gather at the Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town, Rassie Erasmus seeks unique talent to strengthen the Springbok squad. From a powerful 153kg prop to a lightning-fast No 8, discover the five players poised to make their mark on South African rugby.
Cameron Hanekom enhanced his chances of claiming the Springbok No 8 jersey as he carried strongly, won breakdown steals and was busy in defence against the Stormers.
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been nominated alongside Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche, and Cheslin Kolbe for the SA Rugby Player of the Year award.
After Cameron Vermeulen retired from the game after winning his second World Cup medal in France in 2023, many people have talked up Cameron Hanekom as a like-for-like replacement.