Vodacom Bulls flanker, Dewald Potgieter, will start in his first Vodacom Super 14 match of the season when his side takes on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Media Release by the Bulls:
Potgieter came off the bench against the Waratahs two weeks ago after a knee strain ruled him out of the Bulls first two fixtures.
He replaces stalwart Pedrie Wannenburg, who moves to the bench, from where he will earn his 102nd cap.
Captain Victor Matfield will lead the side for the 50th time and will play in his 99th game of Super Rugby.
Coach Frans Ludeke welcomed back a fit-again Pierre Spies at number eight, where he will partner Potgieter and Derick Kuün, who will start for a second consecutive week at open side. Deon Stegmann is still on the bench, along with four other forwards.
He is joined there by Flip van der Merwe, who moves down for Danie Rossouw, who shifts to lock after starting at eight against the Waratahs.
Prop Rossouw de Klerk is on the bench for the first time after a training ground accident ruled out Bees Roux.
Heini Adams drops out of the match 22 to gain playing time for the Vodacom Blue Bulls.
“We have Francois Hougaard who can cover at nine, should anything happens to Fourie du Preez,” coach Frans Ludeke explained.
“Heini needs a full game and we both felt that it will be best served if he plays for the Vodacom Cup side this weekend, “Ludeke said
“The selection of Derick at open side is also part of the rotational understanding we have. All the players, Deon (Stegmann) included, accept this policy,” Ludeke said.
Matfield indicated that the Highlanders will not be taken lightly.
“They did play badly against the Stormers. They have a strong set phase and with Tom Donnelly in the line-outs, can be very difficult opponents. They created enough chances against the Stormers and we realize that our A-game will be needed to beat them.”
The team is: Zane Kirchner, Gerhard vd Heever, Stephan Dippenaar, Wynand Olivier, Francois Hougaard, Morné Steyn, Fourie du Preez, Pierre Spies, Dewald Potgieter, Derick Kuün, Victor Matfield (c), Danie Rossouw, Werner Kruger, Gary Botha, Gurthrö Steenkamp. Replacements: Bandise Maku, Rossouw de Klerk, Flip van der Merwe, Deon Stegmann, Jacques-Louis Potgieter, Jaco van der Westhuyzen, Pedrie Wannenburg.
I would not have replaced Flip with Danie, Flip has been on song and a stand-out player…
One should not underestimate the Landers, they have a strong forwards pack!
Nonetheless, when one has the luxury of a Springbok in Danie Rossouw at lock, I suppose it is not too bad.
I’m not in favour of starting Derick Kuun above Deon Stegmann in too many games but considering that the Bulls are playing the Canes next after the Landers, a firther week’s rest might not be a bad idea.
The consistency in selection with minimal changes is good though, I think that Dewalt was always above Pedrie in the pecking order anyway…
Personally I would have started with Flip…bringing Danie on in the last 30-25 minutes…
Stegmann is the better of the two players and will get a run in the last 30 or so…
Kuhn needs game time to inprove on his loose forward play and I think doing it against the Landers are less of a risk than against the Canes next week…
GO BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLS !!!!!!
Maybe old Danie Pakslae also needs a good run at lock again… so in the Bulls Management we trust.
Hulle moet netnie weer agter raak in die 1ste 20 minute nie, hulle laat my onnodig sweet!
Ek sal regtig daarvan hou as twee dinge die naweek gebeur…
1. Die Bulls speel al 80 minute en bere die Highlanders ORDENTLIK !!!
2. Hulle verdediging is puik en die minimum punte word afgestaan…
Kom BULLE !!!!!!!
Wanneer gaan Victor gerus word?
Eers op die oorsese toer moontlik…?
Bulls moet eerstens wen met ‘n bonuspunt Saterdag…. dis die hoofdoel, dit help nie mens verdediging is rotsvas maar mens kry selde ‘n bonuspunt drie nie (Stormers)… want mens speel 13 games voor die semi’s… dit beteken 3 ekstra games se wenne in bonuspunte lê daar en wag vir jou!
Speel mens te konserwatief en te verdedigend ontneem jy jouself van 3 games se bonuspunte deur die reeks.
So, in ‘n game gaan groot vir daai bonuspunt….
5@ Blouste – Hy het mos nou ‘n week gerus… hehehe
Ek vermoed hulle sal seker wag tot so halfpad of 2 3des deur die comp en dan ouens soos Vic rus… indien dit dan moontlik is…. of soos wat niggles en beseringkies naderkruip vir hom.
gbs
Weet jy wat van supa die bloubul geword het…?
Of enige iemand anders for that matter… 😆
gbs…antw nr 8 as jy iets weet asb.
8@ Blouste – Hoe sal ek nou weet, hy blog seker elders of is elders besig?
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O, dankie ,net gewonder, sien hy het baie hier geblog, dog jy weet dalk van iets…
ñ thread orie bulls
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flok
is daar regtig mense wat daai soort k@k lees? 😯
With 1 Freestater starting and 2 on the bench the Bulls should easily win this match.
Wie is Victor se replacement as hy gerus moet word?
Beide Danie en Flip is Bakkies tipe slotte.
Ja Ashley, witmense aan die ander kant van die wors gordyn, of whatever hulle dit noem.
tenniselmboog …. ag skuus tennisba
waaroor moan djy?
en wat de flok is ñ wors gordyn?
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moes wees tennisbal 😀
hellooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
anyone?
……..
selfs al issit ñ vlouvul ondersteuner of twee!!
1 – GBS, Van der Merwe has been great, maybe they need Danie to have more gametime and also maybe need Stegmann to start against the Canes. Let him rest the first half of this game on the bench. Good move I think. Bulls going to beat Landers with or without those two starting.
19 – Hello Ash, You alone here again?
Hello Ashley, ek weet nie presies nie, maar genetiese verskille mag dalk deel wees van die definisie.
14 – Loosehead 😀
puma @ 21
yep, every single bull ran for cover …
but
thats what happen when guys start fearing you!! 😉
Ons is net bang vir Habana, dis al.
24 – Ash 😀
nie die hele WeePee span nie
tennisbal @ 22
o,
praat djy van daaaaaaaai soort wors?
lol, dan kannit oekie ñ vreeslike groot gordyn wees waaragter djulle skylie nê?
Mirrag Asbak, Balle, Loskoppie, Oerwoudkat (met die kak knieë).
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en ons vrees fokkol!!
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