CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 16: Canan Moodie (Vice-Captain) of the Bulls and Bobby Alexander of WP during the SA Rugby U20 Cup Semi Final match between DHL Western Province U20 and Vodacom Bulls U20 at DHL Newlands on October 16, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Currie Cup: Bulls still a big threat says WP coach
Western Province kicking coach Gareth Wright says the Bulls will be dangerous after their chastening defeat to the Pumas.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 16: Canan Moodie (Vice-Captain) of the Bulls and Bobby Alexander of WP during the SA Rugby U20 Cup Semi Final match between DHL Western Province U20 and Vodacom Bulls U20 at DHL Newlands on October 16, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Western Province kicking coach Gareth Wright says the Bulls will be dangerous after their chastening defeat to the Pumas.
Currie Cup action continues this weekend with Western Province set to take on the Bulls.
WP wary of wounded Bulls
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“The Bulls are always a tough side whether you play them at Cape Town Stadium or Loftus Versfeld,” Wright said according to Rugby365.
“The Pumas played exceedingly well last weekend but we know the Bulls are a quality outfit, so I expect them to be up for the challenge.
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“They have a number of players that play senior provincial rugby and a couple of players that have Springboks caps, so they will be hurting and we will have to prepare accordingly.”
North-South derby
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Wright believes that WP need little motivation to take on the Bulls in a North-South derby.
“It does not take a lot to motivate the guys when it comes to a North-South Derby,” Wright added.
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“It is always going to be a big game, and we expect a backlash from them.
“But we can only worry about our situation and how we perform.
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“From our perspective, we have to concentrate on us as a collective and hopefully our plan comes to fruition on Friday.”
With the URC set to return imminently, it would be a surprise to see any players involved in the squads to get a game at the weekend.
