With Boks on each side, Bulls and Stormers prepare for ‘Test’ at Loftus
The Super Rugby opener promises to have all the fireworks and rugby fans are invited to enjoy the ride
With the array of Springbok talent that will be on show during their Super Rugby opener against the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday‚ Bulls captain Lood de Jager expects the clash to have the intensity of a Test match. Bulls coach Pote Human on Wednesday announced a strong squad consisting of nine Springboks in the starting line-up with one on the bench, while the Stormers are also expected to be heavy with international stars when they name their squad on Thursday. Human included Warrick Gelant‚ Jesse Kriel‚ Handre Pollard‚ Embrose Papier‚ Duane Vermeulen‚ Lood de Jager‚ Trevor Nyakane‚ Lizo Gqoboka and Schalk Brits, with Ivan van Zyl on the bench. De Jager said the quality that will be on show will give the game the feel of a Test match. “Yes‚ this match will definitely have a feel of a Test match given the number of Springbok players that will be on show on Saturday from both sides‚” he said at Loftus on Wednesday. “There are going to be world class players on the field and I am ex...
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