Elated Bulls coach: It can only get better from here
Coach Jake White has described the Bulls’ masterclass in the Currie Cup final as “close to a perfect performance”.
Coach Jake White has described the Bulls’ masterclass in the Currie Cup final as “close to a perfect performance”.
Look back at the highlights of the Currie Cup final, which saw the Bulls claim a resounding 44-10 win over the Sharks.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Australia, but there is hope that star flyhalf Richie Mo’unga could feature in the final Test against the Boks.
Jake White insists Bismarck du Plessis will have an on-field role to play at the Bulls that is just as important as the mentorship and experience he can offer off the field.
Flyhalf Chris Smith and hooker Joe van Zyl will start for the Bulls when they face the Sharks in the Currie Cup final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Bulls have announced the acquisition of experienced former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis, with coach Jake White highlighting the value he can add on and off the field.
A second successive Currie Cup final between the Bulls and Sharks is no coincidence. It’s a reflection of two franchises that are holistically in especially good health, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks are expecting a high-paced battle that will test their defensive resolve when they face the Wallabies this Sunday.
Quade Cooper has earned a shock recall to the Wallabies, with the mercurial playmaker named in the starting side to face the Boks after four years in the international wilderness.
Siya Kolisi recently passed his sternest examination as Springbok captain with flying colours, writes CRAIG LEWIS.