The Vodacom Bulls named their team to battle Leinster Rugby at Croke Park, Dublin in the 2026/26 Vodacom URC Grand Final on Friday at 20:30 (SA Time).
Johan Ackermann’s named an unchanged team from the one that beat the Glasgow Warriors 22-21 in the URC semi-finals a week ago.
Willie le Roux and Francois Klopper will each play their 50th Vodacom URC match for the Vodacom Bulls. Replacements Stedman Gans and Wilco Louw are also on the cusp of 50 Vodacom URC caps.
Vodacom Bulls Head Coach Johan Ackermann said: “For me it’s important that we understand that it’s a privilege to be here. It’s not your right, you’re not entitled to be here. To come to work every day and call this work - it’s a great privilege. We’ve got a shot, and if you ask me, do I believe we can win? Then I’m going to say yes.”
Vodacom Bulls:
1. Gerhard Steenekamp
2. Johan Grobbelaar
3. Francois Klopper
4. Ruan Vermaak
5. Ruan Nortje
6. Marcell Coetzee (Capt)
7. Elrigh Louw
8. Cameron Hanekom
9. Embrose Papier
10. Handre Pollard
11. Stravino Jacobs
12. Harold Vorster
13. Canan Moodie
14. Kurt-Lee Arendse
15. Willie le Roux
16. Marco van Staden
17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
18. Wilco Louw
19. Cobus Wiese
20. Jeandre Rudolph
21. Zak Burger
22. Stedman Gans
23. Nizaam Carr