Vodacom Bulls captain Ruan Nortje has called for composure and continuity as his side prepares for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup showdown against the in‑form Bristol Bears at Loftus Versfeld.
Nortje stressed that cutting out “silly mistakes and turnovers” would be crucial against Bristol, whose mobile pack and expansive style have impressed in Europe.
Nortje admitted the Bulls’ recent slump has tested the leadership group, but said the focus was on building combinations and rhythm after weeks of chopping and changing.
“We’ve struggled to find continuity, but January is about settling down and finding our feet. Winning changes everything overnight, so we just need that one result to get momentum.”
The captain also welcomed the influence of new attack coach Neil de Bruin, who joined the setup last month. “He’s already made a big impact in a week and a half. We’re slowly building into a system with him, and we’ve got outside backs who can be dangerous. It’s exciting to see where our attack can go.”
