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Polokwane – Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has praised loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg for his performance in their training match against the Lions at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Wannenburg, who recently admitted to drugs and alcohol-related problems, was one of several Bulls players that excelled in their respective victories of 25-3 and 42-12 over the Lions.
“I think Pedrie performed really well. A number of players grabbed their chances and I am satisfied,” said Ludeke.
He admits the consistency in his selections in recent years has helped.
“We’ll still have to look at keeping the ball in contact, as well as our set phases. We still have work to do,” said Ludeke.
With Pierre Spies ruled out by injury, Wannenburg grabbed his opportunity to play in the main game.
Even though it was their first outing of the season, the Bulls did not make many mistakes.
Fullback Zane Kirchner was their best player, but the halfback pairing of Fourie du Preez and Morné Steyn performed at their usual high standard.
Kirchner played a major part in crafting one of wing Gerhard van den Heever’s two tries and the Springbok fullback’s positional play was also impressive.
Gary Botha’s return in a Bulls jersey was also a highlight.
The expectation was that the Lions, who picked genuine trial teams, would have a better chance in the curtain-raiser.
However, fullback Tiger Mangweni, centre Stefan Watermeyer, No 8 Dries van Schalkwyk, lock Wilhelm Steenkamp and scrumhalf Ruan Snyman excelled for the Bulls.
“I’m really glad that some of the players got the opportunity to show what they could do. And to play in the new Peter Mokaba Stadium was almost like Loftus Versfeld. It’s a world class stadium capable of hosting a number of sporting codes,” said Ludeke.
Jacques-Louis Potgieter, who played at inside centre for the Bulls in the main game, took a knock to his upper leg. However, he should recover quickly.
Ludeke also praised referees Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker. They applied the laws strictly and Jonker allowed the game to flow in the main game.
Scorers:
Bulls (white) 25 (11): Tries: Devin Oosthuizen (2), Wynand Willis. Conversions: Francois Brummer, Marnitz Boshoff. Penalties: Brummer (2).
Lions (black) 3 (3): Penalty: Burton Francis.
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Bulls (blue) 42 (14): Tries: Gerhard van den Heever (2), Werner Kruger, John Mametsa, Dries van Schalkwyk. Conversions: Morné Steyn (4). Penalties: Steyn (3).
Lions (red) 12 (0): Tries: Wandile Mjekevu, Pieter Engelbrecht. Conversion: Herkie Kruger.
Polokwane – Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has praised loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg for his performance in their training match against the Lions at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Wannenburg, who recently admitted to drugs and alcohol-related problems, was one of several Bulls players that excelled in their respective victories of 25-3 and 42-12 over the Lions.
“I think Pedrie performed really well. A number of players grabbed their chances and I am satisfied,” said Ludeke.
He admits the consistency in his selections in recent years has helped.
“We’ll still have to look at keeping the ball in contact, as well as our set phases. We still have work to do,” said Ludeke.
With Pierre Spies ruled out by injury, Wannenburg grabbed his opportunity to play in the main game.
Even though it was their first outing of the season, the Bulls did not make many mistakes.
Fullback Zane Kirchner was their best player, but the halfback pairing of Fourie du Preez and Morné Steyn performed at their usual high standard.
Kirchner played a major part in crafting one of wing Gerhard van den Heever’s two tries and the Springbok fullback’s positional play was also impressive.
Gary Botha’s return in a Bulls jersey was also a highlight.
The expectation was that the Lions, who picked genuine trial teams, would have a better chance in the curtain-raiser.
However, fullback Tiger Mangweni, centre Stefan Watermeyer, No 8 Dries van Schalkwyk, lock Wilhelm Steenkamp and scrumhalf Ruan Snyman excelled for the Bulls.
“I’m really glad that some of the players got the opportunity to show what they could do. And to play in the new Peter Mokaba Stadium was almost like Loftus Versfeld. It’s a world class stadium capable of hosting a number of sporting codes,” said Ludeke.
Jacques-Louis Potgieter, who played at inside centre for the Bulls in the main game, took a knock to his upper leg. However, he should recover quickly.
Ludeke also praised referees Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker. They applied the laws strictly and Jonker allowed the game to flow in the main game.
Scorers:
Bulls (white) 25 (11): Tries: Devin Oosthuizen (2), Wynand Willis. Conversions: Francois Brummer, Marnitz Boshoff. Penalties: Brummer (2).
Lions (black) 3 (3): Penalty: Burton Francis.
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Bulls (blue) 42 (14): Tries: Gerhard van den Heever (2), Werner Kruger, John Mametsa, Dries van Schalkwyk. Conversions: Morné Steyn (4). Penalties: Steyn (3).
Lions (red) 12 (0): Tries: Wandile Mjekevu, Pieter Engelbrecht. Conversion: Herkie Kruger.
