Willie le Roux back for the Bulls as the Sharks await

The Vodacom Bulls have named a vastly reshaped match-day squad for Saturday’s Vodacom
URC clash against the Sharks, with several frontline stars returning after last week’s line-up
against Northampton.

Willie le Roux slots in at fullback, Handré Pollard returns at flyhalf, and Embrose Papier
takes over at scrumhalf. David Kriel and Sebastian de Klerk are recalled to the midfield and
wing respectively, adding experience and strike power alongside Harold Vorster and
Stravino Jacobs.

Up front, Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar, and Wilco Louw form a heavyweight
front row, while Jeandre Rudolph comes in at blindside flank. Elrigh Louw captains the side
from No 8, with JJ Theron completing the loose trio.

The replacements have also been reinforced, with Akker van der Merwe, Jan-Hendrik
Wessels, Reinhardt Ludwig, and Devon Williams joining Nizaam Carr, Paul de Wet, and
Stedman Gans.

In total, 11 changes have been made to the starting XV, reflecting a deliberate shift from
rotation to full-strength selection. The Vodacom Bulls will be looking to impose themselves
physically and clinically in Durban, with Pollard and Le Roux’s leadership expected to steady
the ship.

Saturday’s clash promises to be a high-stakes encounter as the Vodacom Bulls aim to
bounce back and build momentum heading into the festive period.

BULLS vs SHARKS
1. Gerhard Steenekamp
2. Johan Grobbelaar
3. Wilco Louw
4. Cobus Wiese
5. JF van Heerden
6. Jeandre Rudolph
7. Elrigh Louw (Captain)
8. JJ Theron
9. Embrose Papier
10. Handre Pollard
11. Stravino Jacobs
12. Harold Vorster
13. David Kriel
14. Sebastian de Klerk
15. Willie le Roux
16. Akker van der Merwe
17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
18. Khuta Mchunu
19. Reinhardt Ludwig
20. Nizaam Carr
21. Paul de Wet
22. Stedman Gans
23. Devon Williams