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Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar in action during the Super Rugby Unlocked game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on October 16, 2020 (Gallo Images).
Johan grobbelaar makes a return to the Blue bulls pack and start hooker in his first Currie Cup match against Western Province in Newlands on Saturday.
The newly crowned Super Rugby Unlocked champions now set their sights on the Currie Cup that the Pretoria franchise last won in 2009, and will be determined to rack up a house full of points in what marks the Swan Song season of Newlands.
Bulls rugby director Jake White tweaked his game day outfit with the inclusion of Grobbelaar, while Chris Smith retains the number 10 jersey after an impressive performance against the Pumas last week.
The rest of the starting lineup remains unchanged.
Between replacements, Corniel Els moves to the bench and will provide cover for the hooker while Clinton Swart retains the number 22 jersey. Veteran Flyhalf Morne steyn he remains marginalized because he still needs to complete his mandatory isolation period after attending his son’s baptism.
“We achieved our first goal of the post-pandemic season and now we shift our focus to securing the Currie Cup with a massive goal on our backs,” White explained.
“There are some teams that can travel to Newlands as favorites, which makes our job difficult. Add to that the fact that Western Province is always a tough team to face, at home or away, fans can expect true North Old school. South derby. ”
The start is at 19:00 on Saturday.
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Blue bulls
15 David Kriel, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Cornal Hendricks, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Ivan van Zyl, 8 Duane Vermeulen (captain), 7 Arno Botha, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Ruan Nortje , 4 Walt Steenkamp, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Jacques van Rooyen
Substitutes: 16 Corniel Els, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 Sintu Manjezi, 20 Nizaam Carr, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Clinton Swart, 23 Marco Jansen van Vuren
