Jamba Ulengo
Wing Jamba Ulengo hopes to make a big impact for the Bulls this season.
A move to Pretoria in July last year emphasised the 25-year-old’s rise in the South African rugby ranks.
After emerging as a notable rugby talent at Jim Fouche in Bloemfontein, he represented Free State at Under 16, Under 18, Under 19 and Under 21 levels and impressed in Shimlas colours during the Varsity Cup.
His impressive attacking qualities saw him receive a Springbok Sevens call-up in 2012. He played for the Blitzbokke in 11 tournaments before deciding to sign with the Bulls, which he describes as an exciting new chapter in his career.
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“The move to the Bulls is a big opportunity for me to express myself and to showcase my talent,” Ulengo said. “It’s a great chance for me to see how far I can really go with my rugby.”
Born and bred in Bloemfontein, Ulengo said he’s already settled in quite nicely in Pretoria.
“Life in Pretoria isn’t much different compared to Bloemfontein,” he explained. “It’s all about how one fits in and adapts to your surroundings. I’ve made friends with many of the younger players, while I learn a lot from the likes of Bandise Maku and Akona Ndungane. Their experience and advice is invaluable.”
The Bulls enjoyed two-week break over the festive season, but Ulengo decided to continue training during this time to ensure he’s in good shape for the 2015 season.
“We had a bit of a break and I visited my family over Christmas, but I continued training. I want to prove myself this year,” Ulengo said. “I hope to earn my opportunities during Super Rugby this season. I want to perform well, make a valuable contribution and play the best rugby I can. If I can achieve this, I believe more opportunities will come my way.”
While Ulengo is focused on performing on the field, he’s keeping himself busy off it too. He’s busy studying marketing through UNISA, which will set the platform for life after rugby.
“The degree will definitely support me after rugby. I’d love to start my own business one day. I see myself going into transport, although I also want to explore my options in other companies.”
Great over by Wiese.
Only 3 runs and a wicket.
60/2 after 7
Great over, first time we could put some pressure on Samuals on this tour from what I can recall.
@ Nama:
does management include Ontong?
Phangiso on fire
@ MacroBull:
So you think that the current coach and his captain, together with senior players like Duminy and Faf, did not make the decision. It was the ODI consultant, Gary Kirsten.
Another wicket for Wiese.
WI 68/3
Ok the game is in the bag, only Pollard and Sammy left.
@ MacroBull:
Why? You looking for a stick to hit him with?
Nama wrote:
All of them are part of the management you speak of, could be anyone, I am just posting the knowledge they had at their disposal.
Are you saying their collective decision was stupid as you would have made a better one from your living room that would at LEAST have given us another 20 runs?
@ MacroBull:
Don’t talk too soon. This is 20 overs cricket.
even though the scoring rate had been slowing down in the three overs prior to Wiese going in to bat.
Nama wrote:
Pollard is their last hope
@ MacroBull:
But Macro, everybody agrees that their plan back fired. The commentators have said it. Jeff Dujon, a WI great of the 70’s/80’s said it.
Why is it wrong when I say it?
Wicket Parnell.
WI 71/4
Nama wrote:
NothingI never said it was wrong for anyone to say it, all I said was that I understand why they tried it… CIRCLES… It is always easier in hindsight “well they should have done something else”
Do we have more bowling options tonight or is Ontong just using/rotating his bowlers better than what Faf did the previous games?
@ MacroBull:
I questioned the decision when he walked in. Go back on the thread if you want.
Another good over by Phangiso.
SA were 108/0 after 12 overs.
WI are 82/4
Nama wrote:
I dont have to, I have been following the round in circles debate 😆
Wiese came in around the middle part with Bravo and Pollard bowling well, our rate started dropping 3 overs before Wiese went in.
I just don’t see the logic in blaming him and saying that we would have scored an extra 20 runs had Ontong gone in.
108… as a certainty
Another wicket for Wiese. His 3rd.
Bravo out.
WI 84/5
@ MacroBull:
“I have been following the round in circles debate”
You didn’t take part in “round in circles debate”?
I don’t see other people around and I sure as hell cannot have a “debate” with myself. 😯
100 up for the WI in 13.4 overs.
Andre Russel out. Great catch by Ontong. Nearly collided with Phangiso who looks if he got hurt.
Sammy and Pollard together.
Think we’ll see fireworx now.
@ Nama:
haha its just pointless, your belief is that is was a stupid decision, all i am saying is that It didn’t work out and i understand why they did it, also the management on the ground will be as knowledgeable as anyone on their tactics they attempt. @ Nama:
It is round in circles because we dont come to a point.
I propose, I believe in hindsight they could have sent Duminy in, but I understand why the collective management took the decision to send Wiese in, his reputation as a big hitter (hence his selection) and a chance to inflate the score after a heluva start.
90 runs to win from 5 overs (30) balls.
Just see how close you can get guys. Give us some entertainment.
@ MacroBull:
There’s a difference being a big hitter towards the end of an innings and score 15 runs from 7 balls or so. It also gives you a very good strike rate. But it’s a whole different story to come in in the 12th over as a pinch hitter and try and up the tempo and give the innings some momentum again. So, it was stupid, as you put it.
Compare the impetus he provided to the innings tonight to what Ontong did on Sunday night.
Sammy out.
@ Nama:
I still don’t see why he cant bat 20 balls and maybe score 40, like Ontong “surely” would have. Gosh that Cape optimism of your 😆
5 wickets for Wiese.
Will be difficult for the adjudicator to decide the MoM between him and Morne.
WI 116/8
@ MacroBull:
Ontong scored 19 from 12 the other night so it is quite possible.
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