Rising Bulls rookie Ludwig flattered by comparisons to Pieter-Steph: 'Definitely a hero of mine'
Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig tests the Stormers defence in December's North-South derby in Cape Town.
Jake White, even when he qualifies it with a healthy dose of perspective, has never been averse to making comparisons however uneven they might eventually turn out to be. It wasn't really surprising then when, a few weeks ago, the Bulls mentor gleefully stated that Reinhardt Ludwig has all the makings of carving a similar career path to Pieter-Steph du Toit.
The 21-year-old former Junior Springbok has earned rave reviews this season for some forceful and impactful showings in the second row, with former Bok lock and now franchise assistant coach Andries Bekker hailing him as his"golden find for the season".South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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