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Johan Ackermann
United Rugby Championship

Ackermann Comes Full Circle: Vodacom Bulls Name Him New Head Coach

Johan Ackermann is back where it all began – and this time, he's calling the shots. The Vodacom Bulls have officially appointed the former Springbok lock and respected coach as their new head coach, in what is being hailed as a homecoming for one of South African rugby’s most influential figures. The move has been described as a “perfect fit”…

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Renaldo Bothma Exclusive
ExclusivesUnited Rugby Championship

“The Bulls Were Ready – But So Were Leinster: Perspective, Not Criticism, Is What We Need”

By Renaldo Bothma Part 1 of 3 | Exclusive for Octafield Let’s set the record straight. This past United Rugby Championship (URC) season was, without a doubt, the most well-prepared I’ve seen the Bulls in the last five years. The level of preparation, conditioning, and strategic thinking going into the URC final was world-class. But what the final also did…

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Jesse Kriel And Rassie Erasmus
SpringboksUnited Rugby Championship

Jesse Kriel and Rassie Weigh In: The Overseas Player Debate Ahead of URC Final”

As South African rugby continues to shine on global stages, the debate around selecting overseas-based Springboks remains as lively as ever. With Bulls players preparing for a titanic URC final clash against Leinster this weekend, Renaldo Bothma put the big question to Jesse Kriel—and it sparked an insightful response not only from the seasoned centre but also from Bok boss…

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Gurthro Steenkamp
Coaches Corner

Gurthro Steenkamp: “Scrums Are Being Milked, and Refs Can’t See It”

Former Springbok prop Gurthro Steenkamp has raised concerns about scrum tactics in modern rugby, suggesting that referees are struggling to spot the “dark arts” and deliberate manipulations taking place in…

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