There certainly is an argument for it after watching the Vodacom Bulls take all five points against the Emirates Lions over the past weekend in Johannesburg.
For those who missed it, the Bulls dominated the first half, but ended up behind on the scoreboard, and looked as if they were floundering until Le Roux and the bench came on and changed the game, giving them a 35-22 win in the process.
But no matter on which side of the fence you sit, you can’t underestimate his experience and the vision he has had on attack. To be fair, Boeta Chamberlain’s cameos since Johan Goosen got injured have not been bad at all. Chamberlain is growing in confidence in his role in the Bulls’ side, but is equally adept at fullback, with the same that can be said for Jaco van der Walt, who has had limited game time at the Pretoria franchise.Up until now the Bulls have opted more for Johan Goosen’s stature at 10 - a traditional flyhalf who kicks at 90 per cent and who can keep them on the front foot.
As terrible as that is to admit, the pivot missed the opening five games of the season and now is out for an undetermined time once again, forcing coach Jake White to make alternative plans.Le Roux has played at 10 before, and often slots in at the spot during training.
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