Rugby

Coetzee back to lead Bulls against WP in Currie Cup semi

Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee is back to lead the Blue Bulls in their Currie Cup semi-final against Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. Kick-off is 7pm.

After missing a few weeks of action, the experienced flanker is back in the team, meaning fellow former Bok Arno Botha shifts to the blindside of the scrum.

The former Lions pairing of Harold Vorster and Lionel Mapoe will man the midfield, with Cornal Hendricks shifting to the wing.

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With Madosh Tambwe in the No 11 jersey, former Sevens stars Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans miss out.

Johan Goosen will again direct matters at flyhalf, with Chris Smith providing cover on the bench.

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For this week’s match Schalk Erasmus will pack down at hooker, with the exciting Jan-Hendrik Wessels on the bench.

HERE IS THE BULLS TEAM

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