Marcell Coetzee was named United Rugby Championship player of the weekend following his brilliant performance in Round 10 against the Emirates Lions on Saturday,
It was something of a weekend for veteran flankers to show they are still delivering the goods. We had the 35-year-old Justin Tipuric ripping it up for the Ospreys and the following day it was the turn of 33-year-old Marcell Coetzee.
The man from the Bulls was simply everywhere and into everything during the Bulls’ 37-22 derby day victory away to the Lions in Johannesburg.
He was in the top two for both carries and tackles, capping his tireless endeavours by forcing his way over for a deserved try which was crucial to the final outcome.
Speaking after the game, the 31-cap Springbok said: “I just want to thank all the Bulls fans for coming out here at Ellis Park and the people at home for supporting us. It was a special derby with the brothers.”