Returning trio to bolster Bulls
The contract extensions of three standout players have been welcomed by the Vodacom Bulls, with director of rugby Jake White confident that his side will have ample depth and experience going into the future.
The contract extensions of three standout players have been welcomed by the Vodacom Bulls, with director of rugby Jake White confident that his side will have ample depth and experience going into the future.
The Sharks’ disappointing performance in last season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship has been chalked off as a learning experience ahead of the 2022-23 edition.
It took hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels just 15 minutes to announce himself in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship in a powerful statement performance against the Emirates Lions.
The Vodacom Bulls got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start, beating the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Chris Smith kicked four penalties to help the Vodacom Bulls claim a hard-fought Vodacom United Rugby Championship season-opening victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Lions host the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park in the first South African derby of the new @Vodacom #URC season.
Wandisile Simelane is among three players set to make their Vodacom Bulls debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season-opening match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed to a long-term stay at Loftus Versfeld with a contract extension.
Bismarck du Plessis will steam into the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship as a grizzled sea dog determined to cut through the biggest swells one last time.
Marius Louw will make his Lions debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday.