Vodacom Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann praised his players for their character and effort despite suffering a heavy defeat to the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, insisting there were plenty of positives to take from their performance.
The Vodacom Bulls have received a timely boost ahead of their clash against the All Blacks at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, with two Springboks forwards added to their squad for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry warm-up match.
Springbok tighthead prop Wilco Louw is relishing the opportunity to return to familiar surroundings at Loftus Versfeld this weekend, describing every chance to wear the green and gold as “a dream come true” ahead of South Africa’s Test against a formidable Scotland side.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has dismissed concerns about Handre Pollard’s recent franchise form, insisting that performances at club level do not necessarily determine a player’s value or role within the national setup.
The Vodacom Bulls squad travelling to Dublin for next Friday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship (VURC) final reflects a carefully balanced blend of experience, youth and versatility, placing the team in a strong position for the demands of a high-pressure occasion.
Willie le Roux has never been the loudest player on the field, nor the most universally appreciated, but few South African rugby players of the professional era can match the depth of his contribution to the game.
The Vodacom Bulls confirmed a massive recruitment drive today, signing former Springbok Curwin Bosch and former Junior Bok captain Hanro Liebenberg.
The Vodacom Bulls have significantly reshaped their matchday 23 for Saturday’s VURC fixture against Zebre, introducing a mix of strategic rotations and high-impact positional shifts.
Springbok and Vodacom Bulls centre Jan Serfontein has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a distinguished first-class career spanning 15 years.