The Bulls have been boosted by the timely return of experienced Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane ahead of their Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. Nyakane missed the Bulls’ 27-19 loss to the Stormers last weekend at Newlands due to a neck injury and his absence was felt as they were dominated in the scrums by the Capetonians. "He [Nyakane] picked up a neck injury but fortunately he has recovered well and he is available for selection this coming week against the Sharks‚" said Bulls’ doctor Herman Rossouw on Monday. The news of his availability is music to the ears of forwards coach Pote Human because he will stabilise their scrum against the Sharks where they have to win to keep hopes of making the play-offs later in the season. "Obviously‚ he is a Springbok player and he was a big loss for us but a guy like Conraad van Vuuren must have learned from the experience‚" said Human‚ adding that they did not play to the best of their abilities against the Stormers. "...
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