Springboks duo give Bulls late boost for All Blacks clash at Loftus
Hooker Johan Grobbelaar and loose forward Elrigh Louw have had just one training session with the Bulls, but Johan Ackermann welcomed their inclusion.
The Bulls have bolstered their squad with two late releases of Springboks as they prepare to face the All Blacks in the third match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour. Hooker Johan Grobbelaar and loose forward Elrigh Louw have been granted permission to join Johan Ackermann's team, and will start on the Bulls bench. Ackermann welcomed their inclusion, expressing excitement about the challenge.
Their arrival means that hooker Jaundre Schoeman and loose forward Mpilo Gumede will be left out of the match-day 23. The Bulls' captain, Marcell Coetzee, leads a team featuring four other Springboks. Veteran fullback Willie le Roux brings valuable experience to the backline, while loose forward Hanro Liebenberg returns to South African soil after a stint with Leicester Tigers.
The main focus will be on flyhalf Curwin Bosch, who joins the Bulls from French side Brive and will start at No 10. He will be supported by scrumhalf Embrose Papier and loose forward Jeandré Rudolph, who were standout performers during the Bulls' United Rugby Championship campaign.
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