The Vodacom Bulls have been forced into making one late change to the side that will duel the Dragons in round
12 of the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The Friday 06 January clash is set to take place at the
Rodney Parade stadium, in the city of Newport, South of Wales at 21h35 (SA Time).
Flyhalf, Chris Smith has come down with the common cold and will be replaced by Johan Goosen who now slots
into the number 10 jersey, with Bernard van der Linde coming into the matchday 23 to fill the void at 22.
Smith will remain at the team hotel, to recuperate, joined by BBCo. Director of Rugby, Jake White. White is
recovering well but will not be travelling with the team. His matchday duties will be shared amongst the coaching
staff.
Vodacom Bulls: 15. Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14. Canan Moodie, 13. Wandisile Simelane, 12. Harold Vorster, 11. David Kriel, 10. Johan Goosen, 9. Izak Burger, 8. Elrigh Louw, 7. Cyle Brink, 6. Marco Van Staden, 5. Ruan Nortje (c), 4. Ruan Vermaak, 3. Mornay Smith, 2. Johan Grobbelaar, 1. Gerhard Steenekamp. Replacements: 16. Bismarck du Plessis, 17. Simphiwe Matanzima, 18. Sebastian Lombard, 19. Janko Swanepoel, 20. Nizaam Carr, 21. Embrose Papier, 22. Bernard van der Linde, 23. Cornal Hendricks.
