FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENT
Nollis admits his neck’s in a noose after Bulls’ dismal rugby season
The beleaguered coach admits talks are already under way and hints a decision has already been made
Nollis Marais’ future is expected to be announced in the coming days as the noose continues to tighten around the beleaguered Bulls coach’s neck. Following the Bulls’ 51-14 defeat by a rampant Lions side on Saturday‚ Marais revealed he has had a meeting with the board of the franchise but could not provide further details. "To be honest with you‚ the board has been in talks with me this week [last week]‚" he said‚ hinting a decision has already been made about his future. "I know exactly what is happening but they will make an announcement as soon as possible. It is not like I am in the dark‚ I know exactly what is going on." Under Marais this season‚ the struggling Bulls have lost eight matches out of 11 starts and they became the first South African franchise to go down to the Sunwolves. As if that was not enough‚ they also suffered a record 62-24 defeat to the Crusaders two weeks ago at home. Hanro Liebenberg, the stand-in captain on Saturday‚ said the players also had a meeting ...
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