Vodacom Bulls utility back David Kriel is looking forward to a “lekker challenge” against his brother Richard in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park.
In perfect timing, David has recovered from a shoulder injury sustained in mid-December, while Richard is expected to return to the Lions lineup.
“I won’t go looking for Richard on the field, but if he runs at me – or vice versa – then it will be aThe elder Kriel laughed again when asked if the brothers should play for a ‘Kriel Cup’, with their father determining the winner after each clash. “We know the Lions love to run with the ball and my brother often tells me how much they back themselves to do that.
The Bulls snapped a four-match losing streak last weekend with a 48-7 win against Stade Francais in the Investec Champions Cup, scoring seven tries , at Loftus.
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