Boks to boost WP against Bulls
Non-contracted Boks will all be in the selection mix this weekend
Undefeated Western Province will be boosted with the return of several Springboks for this weekend’s final Currie Cup Pool match against the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday. The defending champions only need a point from their final fixture to secure first place on the standings‚ which would secure a home final if they progressed that far. A home semi-final was guaranteed with a 50-28 win over the Sharks two weeks ago. Non-contracted Boks such as utility back Damian Willemse‚ tighthead prop Wilco Louw‚ hooker Bongi Mbonambi and No 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe will all be in the selection mix this weekend. There is also a chance some of the contracted Boks such as flank Pieter-Steph du Toit. Lock Eben Etzebeth‚ prop Frans Malherbe and Bok skipper Siya Kolisi could be released for the play-offs. But that is a decision for another week. Assistant coach Dawie Snyman stressed that the team’s approach wouldn’t vary even though they are safely into the semis when they take on the Bulls this weeken...
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