A ‘damn fine effort’ from Bulls, Stormers
South African rugby’s “rude health” is exemplified by the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers reaching the URC playoffs despite great adversity this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.
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South African rugby’s “rude health” is exemplified by the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers reaching the URC playoffs despite great adversity this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The Bulls secured second spot on the Vodacom URC log with a nine-try Dragons demolition at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
With the top eight confirmed, Saturday’s URC matches in Pretoria, Durban and Dublin will determine who the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers face in the quarters.
Jake White says an emotional Vodacom Bulls team could play “on a whole different level” against Dragons on Saturday, as they grapple with the loss of Cornal Hendricks.
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Keagan Johannes starts at flyhalf, while Sergeal Petersen and Nama Xaba have been recalled as part of a formidable Vodacom Bulls 23 to face Dragons in Pretoria on Saturday.
From humble beginnings in Boland to becoming a household name in SA rugby, Cornal Hendricks’ on and off field journey is a source of inspiration.
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone says Cornal Hendricks was determined to play rugby again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition in 2015.
Prop Mornay Smith is in high demand but the Vodacom Bulls are shoving back.
Former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks has passed away.