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Ackermann brings out heavy artillery for North-South derby

The Bulls have named a Springbok-laden matchday 23 for Saturday’s north-south derby against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. Head coach, Johan Ackermann, has recalled experienced forwards to the starting pack as his side looks to gain the upper hand in one of South African rugby’s fiercest rivalries. Experienced front-rowers Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar and Wilco Louw all return to the starting line-up. There is one change to the loose trio, […]

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Ackermann to officially begin Bulls tenure

New Bulls head coach, Johan Ackermann, has named six Springboks in his matchday 23 for their United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday, despite being hit hard by injuries. Gerhard Steenekamp returns from injury, while Junior Springboks JJ Theron and Cheswill Jooste are included. Captain Marcell Coetzee will lead from the back row. With Johan Goosen sidelined, Keagan Johannes takes the No.10 jersey, and Jan Serfontein makes […]

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