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Jake sticks with same XV as Bulls take aim at Pumas
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CAPE TOWN - Bulls coach Jake White will be hoping for more of the same from his team after he gave them a vote of confidence by opting for an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesdayâs Preparation Series clash against the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium (7pm kickoff).
The Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup champions walloped Eastern Province 87-10 in their last encounter on February 28 at Loftus Versfeld, and White gave an opportunity to a number of players who didnât get much game time last season.
He chose to grant those men another chance to stake their claim for a place in the starting unit for the upcoming Rainbow Cup against the Pumas, who will be looking to pull off another win over the Bulls after emerging 44-14 victors in the Currie Cup.
Bulls captain
Player of the Year for 2020.
It s the second time the burly Springbok No 8 has won this prestigious award in his career.
Vermeulen, who led the Bulls to the Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup titles, was also named Super Rugby and Super Rugby Unlocked Player of the Year.
???? Ladies and gentlemen, your SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2020 is the one and only Duane Vermeulen, for the second time during his stellar career! #SARugbyAwardspic.twitter.com/31N7KmknFO Springboks (@Springboks) March 4, 2021
Not surprisingly, the awards were dominated by champion team from Pretoria.
Jake White was named Coach the Year, while centre/wing Cornal Hendricks scooped the Currie Cup Player of the Year award.
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