Dippenaar makes Springbok Sevens debut
Stephan Dippenaar will make his Springbok Sevens debut in Wellington this weekend after being named in the team for the New Zealand Sevens tournament.
Stephan Dippenaar will make his Springbok Sevens debut in Wellington this weekend after being named in the team for the New Zealand Sevens tournament.
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has made two changes for Saturday’s Super 14 match against the Brumbies at Loftus Versfeld.
The Bulls will be without Bryan Habana for their Super 14 match against the Chiefs in Roturua on Saturday. The 2007 IRB Player of the Year has not been considered due to a recurrence of a shoulder injury, and Danwel Demas will replace him on the left wing.
Three new signings at fullback and the return of Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Pierre Spies after a layoff are the outstanding features of the Bulls’ Super 14 training squad that was announced on Wednesday. The Bulls have also named six locks in their search to fill the huge boots of this year’s captain, Victor Matfield.
South African Under-19 stars Francois Hougaard and Stephan Dippenaar have signed a three-year contract with the Blue Bulls. Hougaard is a strong scrumhalf who attended Paul Roos Gymnasium and, according to his agent, ”a very aggressive number nine with an excellent pass and outstanding defensive capabilities”.