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Reinhardt Ludwig of the Bulls is tackled by Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bulls lock strives to emulate ‘hero’ PSDT

Reinhardt Ludwig has embraced the opportunity at blindside flanker for the Vodacom Bulls, and hopefully follow in the footsteps of Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 15: Gerhard Steenekamp of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Zebre Parma at Emirates Airline Park on April 15, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Bok prop extends Bulls stay

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that loosehead prop Gerhard Steenekamp has extended his stay in Pretoria by signing a new long-term contract.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 02: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) having a firm talk with both captains Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Deon Fourie (c) of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on March 02, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Watch: Brannas fixes Bulls foe’s boo-boo

Skipper Deon Fourie assists wounded opposite number Marcell Coetzee during a bruising north-south derby between the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Neethling Fouche of the Stormers tackles Marcell Coetzee of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 match between Blue Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 2 March 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

How the Bulls beat ‘quality’ Stormers

Skipper Marcell Coetzee has revealed a key area where the Vodacom Bulls needed to front up to end the DHL Stormers’ recent dominance in the north-south derby.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Leolin Zas of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: Bulls versus Stormers ‘voorsmakie’

In anticipation of the Vodacom URC derby showdown on Saturday, wet your lips on this historic reel of epic north-south clashes between the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers.

Stormers count on Dricus’ support

Captain Deon Fourie reckons UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is in the DHL Stormers’ corner for Saturday’s north-south derby duel with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Willie le Roux of the Bulls instructs teammates during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nortje: We can’t let Stormers get in our heads

Skipper Ruan Nortje wants the Vodacom Bulls to steer clear of the “head games” when they clash with the DHL Stormers at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Deon Fourie (captain) of the Stormers is challenged by Willie le Roux of the Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC Picks: North-South derby too close to call

It’s anyone’s game when the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers reignite their heated URC rivalry at Loftus Versfeld, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team and readers. @Vodacom #URC

Andrea Zambonin and Bautista Stavile of Zebre combine to stop Evan Roos of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 2 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC derby to showcase Bok back-row duel

Whoever wins between Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom on Saturday takes huge strides to establish the pecking order of those chasing the Springboks No 8 jersey, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Manie Libbok of the Stormers celebrates with teammate Joseph Dweba of the Stormers after the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bekker: We must match ‘special’ Stormers

Assistant coach Andries Bekker has challenged the Vodacom Bulls to replicate the belief and togetherness of his former side DHL Stormers when the rivals clash on Saturday.