While Jake White was beating the Challenge Cup drum yesterday, what might be even more important for the Bulls is to end their four-match losing run against Stade Francais.
‘I’ve got no doubt that with his involvement, we will be a lot more organised, a lot more accurate and a lot more switched on,’ Bulls coach Jake White said about Ruan Nortjé’s return. Photo: AFPThey may be out of the running for the Champions Cup playoffs, but the Bulls are still viewing today’s clash against Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld as a vital encounter that can benefit them in a number of ways.
Defeats to Saracens away, Northampton at home, Sharks away and Castres away have halted the Bulls’ momentum significantly, and they need to get up to speed before crucial away United Rugby Championship derbies against the Lions and the Stormers . The pack is loaded with powerful and dynamic figures such as Boks Cameron Hanekom, Elrigh Louw, Wilco Louw, Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar and fit-again captain Ruan Nortjé, who should be able to provide front-foot ball.
“So, it’s not just the things people see, but also the things people don’t see that makes him such a good leader and asset for the club.
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