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Super Rugby: Vermaak, Basson & Hougie ready for Bulls, Francois Venter out for 8 weeks… and Arno Botha is going nowhere else

Jano VermaakBjorn BassonFrancois VenterFrancois HougaardArno BothaThere was no serious injury concern following the Vodacom Bulls win over the Toyota Cheetahs on the weekend, but a number of players picked up light strains, team doctor Org Strauss said on Monday.

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Super Rugby: Bulls squad contenders - Loose Forwards

The 4th Article in the set discussing the Vodacom Bulls.

In this Article we look at the contenders for LOOSE FORWARDS in the Vodacom Bulls 2013 Super Rugby group, and what their worth will be in Super Rugby terms.

Wow, 5 CURRENT or very RECENT Springbok Loose Forwards in the Bulls Super Rugby group and only 3 can start a game… Plus 2 Junior World Champion Under 20 SA players in the broader squad. Which other Super Rugby side can muster or even sniff such quality?

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Currie Cup U/21: Blue Bulls team includes Venter & Botha

Regular Vodacom Blue Bulls Currie Cup starters Francois Venter and Arno Botha have been included in the Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 squad to play DHL Western Province on Saturday.

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Francois Steyn requires surgery and a 3 month lay-off, Mapoe & Arno Botha called up to Bokke

The convincing win of the Springboks on Saturday was followed by news on the injury front.

Most notably Francois Steyn, who rolled his left ankle last Monday morning, will have to undergo an operation to clean the ankle up and will be sidelined for 3 months recovering from the surgery.

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Currie Cup: Arno Botha crocked for a week or so, Sadie fit again

Loose forward Arno Botha will miss this week’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Toyota Free State due to a hamstring injury, but midfielder Johann Sadie will be fit for selection.

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