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The Bulls unleash a powerhouse lineup featuring 11 Springboks as they face Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-final. Here’s why this decision could be a game-changer for their championship aspirations.
Captain Marcell Coetzee, making his 100th appearance for the Bulls, leads a formidable squad that mirrors the one that triumphed over Munster in the quarter-finals. Johan Grobbelaar celebrates his 150th game as the starting hooker, while Francois Klopper retains his spot at tighthead, despite the return of Wilco Louw, who missed the previous match due to illness.
The Bulls' forward pack showcases Springbok talent, with Gerhard Steenekamp and Grobbelaar in the front row. Ruan Vermaak and Ruan Nortje hold down the second row, while Coetzee is joined by Elrigh Louw and Cameron Hanekom in the loose trio. Scrum-half Embrose Papier, named South African Vodacom URC Player of the Season, partners with Handre Pollard in the half-backs.
On the bench, the Bulls boast three Springbok front-rowers, including Louw and hybrid players Marco van Staden and Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Coach Johan Ackermann acknowledges the challenge ahead, emphasizing the significance of competing at the iconic Murrayfield venue.
Kick-off is set for 14:00 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
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