The Bulls have arrived in the UK with a powerful squad for their Champions Cup Round of 16 showdown with Glasgow, featuring 14 Springboks, including Embrose Papier. Coach Johan Ackermann has made it clear that he’s taking no prisoners, and his team is ready to give it their all in the upcoming match.
Bulls Squad Overview
The 33-man squad is vastly experienced, with almost a full 15 of Springboks, along with rising stars such as Cheswill Jooste and Reinhardt Ludwig. The team also includes the blistering form of former Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier, who is making a strong case for a recall to the national team.
The challenge facing the Bulls will be tough, as they take on a Warriors team that is in first place on the URC log and in excellent form. The Warriors have home-ground advantage and have recently overcome a Benetton team packed with Italian internationals, and beat Leinster the week before. However, the Bulls have a history of performing well on the road, and it was in France that they suddenly ended their dismal run of seven defeats when they shocked Pau 26–24 in a Champions Cup game.
Key Players to Watch
Some key players to watch in the upcoming match include:
- Embrose Papier, former Springbok scrumhalf
- Cheswill Jooste, rising star
- Reinhardt Ludwig, energetic young player
- Handre Pollard, experienced flyhalf
- Kurt-Lee Arendse, talented wing
The Bulls’ last visit to Scotstoun was a successful one, as they beat the Warriors in a URC game. Ackermann knows what buttons to press with his players, especially when they are written off, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the Bulls do something special in Glasgow. For more information on the Bulls and their history, visit the Wikipedia page on the team.
