Ackers: Bulls ‘undercooked’, but excited to see new signings in action against All Blacks
The Bulls coach added that though his team were "undercooked", they wanted to tick a few boxes against the New Zealand national side.
Johan Ackermann, the coach of the Bulls, expressed disappointment that his team was not fully prepared for their upcoming match against the All Blacks. He highlighted that the team's pre-season break had been shorter than usual, which he believed had hindered their readiness. Ackermann emphasized the respect his team had for the All Blacks, describing it as a "great occasion," but acknowledged that they were "way off" in terms of match fit.
The Bulls will face the All Blacks at Loftus on Saturday, with Marcell Coetzee leading the team. Despite missing key players such as David Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Wilco Louw, the coach expressed enthusiasm for four new signings who are set to make their debuts in this game. These players include Hanro Liebenberg (flank), Curwin Bosch (flyhalf), Thaakir Abrahams (wing), and Hakeem Kunene (bench).
Ackermann praised the newcomers, noting their experience and positive energy, and expressed his excitement to see how they would perform and integrate with the team during the season.
The Bulls and All Blacks have a history of competing against each other, with the All Blacks emerging victorious in three of the four previous encounters. The last meeting between the two teams took place in 1976, with the Bulls emerging as the winners.
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