The Vodacom Bulls are gearing up to face Connacht in Galway with a stronger squad, featuring 10 Springboks in their lineup. Willie le Roux and Canan Moodie, who recently played for the world champions, will be key players in the match. The Bulls, led by coach Jake White, are ready to take on the Irish team in round 7 of the Vodacom URC competition.
In the backline, Le Roux and Moodie will be joined by Sebastian de Klerk, forming an exciting trio. David Kriel and Harold Vorster will make up the midfield combination, while Johan Goosen will make his first appearance of the season as flyhalf, partnering with scrumhalf Embrose Papier.
The forward pack will see props Francois Klopper and Alulutho Tshakweni anchoring the scrum, with Akker van der Merwe at hooker. Locks JF van Heerden and Ruan Vermaak will provide stability in the second row, while Marcell Coetzee leads the team alongside Cobus Wiese and Mpilo Gumede in the loose trio.
On the bench, Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Mornay Smith, Jannes Kirsten, Cameron Hanekom, Keagan Johannes, Aphiwe Dyantyi, and Stedman Gans are ready to make an impact when called upon.
The Bulls are currently third in the URC standings, with a strong record of four wins out of five matches. This match against Connacht will be crucial for them to maintain their position in the competition and continue their winning streak.
As they prepare to face Connacht, the Bulls are focused and determined to put on a strong performance on Saturday. With a mix of experience and talent in their squad, they are poised to give their best and secure another victory in the tournament. Fans can expect an exciting clash between these two top teams as they battle it out on the field in Galway.
