Johan Ackermann - Handré Pollard and Springboks

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The Bulls flew out to Ireland on Monday for their first tour of the United Rugby Championship (URC) this season, and confidence in the camp is high ahead of what will be three tough fixtures.
While it’s still early days, the Bulls are sitting at the top of the standings following two bonus-point wins. They now turn their attention to clashes against Ulster (Belfast), Connacht (Galway), and the Glasgow Warriors.
Head coach Johan Ackermann said most of the returning Springboks should slot in easily, although Pollard may need a bit more time to adjust, as he hasn’t played with this current group before.
7 Oct 2025 6AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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