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By beating Munster, the Bulls completed their ‘Grand Slam’ of Irish teams this season, after getting past Ulster, Connacht and Leinster, while they also made history by becoming the first SA side to win at Thomond Park.
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.
With their URC title hopes hanging in the balance, the Bulls must secure a victory against Munster at Thomond Park to keep their championship dreams alive.
Ahead of a crucial URC clash in Limerick, Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé expresses confidence in resolving the lineout issues against Munster.
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.
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.
World Cup winner Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Edinburgh on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training.
Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé has cemented his place as the Springboks' first-choice No 5 lock, rising from reserve status to key player ahead of crucial Test against Scotland. His journey from franchise rugby to international stardom showcases the depth of South African rugby's second-row talent pool.
Ruan Nortje has stepped up in a big way, becoming a constant in the the Springboks’ engine room throughout the international season.
Salmaan Moerat, who captained the Springboks in three Test matches this year, will miss the end-of-year tour due to injury.
Bulls coach Jake White didn’t hold back yesterday as he included every Springbok from the Rugby Championship squad to face Ulster at Loftus Versfeld today.
The Springboks emphatically sealed the Rugby Championship title in Mbombela on Saturday, defeating Argentina 48-7 in front of a vociferous home crowd.
Ruan Nortje has stepped up in a big way, featuring in the Springboks’ last three Tests against the Wallabies and the All Blacks following injuries to key players.
Siya Kolisi’s face looked badly swollen after Saturday’s gripping encounter against the All Blacks, with Rassie Erasmus suggesting that his skipper may have facial fracture.