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At 35, Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has committed his future to the Bulls with a two-year contract extension until 2027, effectively deciding to end his illustrious rugby career in South Africa rather than pursuing overseas opportunities.
More than 1,500 young rugby stars from across Southern Africa will gather at Stellenbosch's iconic Markötter Sports Ground for the fourth annual Willie le Roux Rugby Festival this April.
Willie le Roux has been playing fullback for the Springboks since 2013, and his career is drawing to a close. But coach Rassie Erasmus would like to get him to 100 Springbok Test caps.
The Cape outfit triumphed over their arch-rivals in a gripping North-South derby, with key moments including a weather delay and a standout performance from Evan Roos.
The Bulls showcased their strength with a commanding 31-19 victory over the Lions, as key players contributed to the match-winning cause in Pretoria.
The veteran is still learning the ropes at flyhalf but is determined to put his best foot forward whenever he is needed.
The Springbok legend is still adapting to his role as the Bulls' general, but feels he is learning weekly in challenging conditions.
Bulls coach Jake White felt that his team ‘just tried to make it so difficult for ourselves’, but praised the way they managed to close out the victory over the Lions at Loftus Versfeld.
Despite trying to ‘make it so difficult for ourselves’, the Bulls impressed their coach Jake White by handling the Lions’ onslaught to score five tries in a bonus-point win in Pretoria.
The Bulls appeared to rediscover their rhythm on attack, with flyhalf Willie le Roux controlling the flow much better as they beat the Lions in Pretoria.
Bulls coach Jake White decided to retain regular Bok fullback Willie le Roux at No 10 for the third match in a row, despite a mixed output in the last two games against the Stormers and Sharks.
There are a few new faces in the Bulls backline for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions, with the most interesting being Stedman Gans at outside centre.
Once the ‘black mist’ Jake White referred to afterwards dissipates, the Bulls need to find solutions quickly to their problems as the Lions loom at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Bulls boss Jake White anticipates a much more assured Willie le Roux at flyhalf in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
Jake White was relieved after the victory over the Stormers, and expressed his delight that the Bulls have now won seven out of nine URC matches, having only played at home twice.
Willie le Roux produced a stunning second-half display as the Bulls pivot against the Lions, and the 35-year-old has been called upon to spark the Bulls attack against the Stormers too.
The Stormers trained without several key players, including influential flyhalf Manie Libbok, on Wednesday ahead of the URC clash against the Bulls in Cape Town.
Rassie Erasmus is set to increase player rotation for the Springboks in 2025, aiming to build squad depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Jake White praised his Bulls team’s character against the Lions after losing co-captains Ruan Nortjé and Elrigh Louw at the start of each half to serious knee injuries
The Bulls emerged out of their dark hole to knock over Stade Francais 48-7 and end their Champions Cup campaign on a high note, and qualify for the Challenge Cup round of 16.
It would be fitting if Willie le Roux can take the penultimate step to becoming a Springbok centurion with another memorable Twickenham Test against England this weekend.
Makazole Mapimpi struck twice in the first half as the Springboks started off their November Tour with a win over Scotland in Murrayfield.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has had the rugby world on tenterhooks after delaying his announcement to Friday, and he produced the expected unexpected – with a seven-one bench.
Aphelele Fassi says the competition for a place in the Springboks’ starting line-up will keep everyone sharp to put their best foot forwards ahead of the tour.
Damian Willemse is a valuable player for the Springboks, especially as they like to go with forward-heavy bench splits, such as a 6-2 or a 7-1.