'Why the Currie Cup is important to the game'

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls are eager to inspire the next generation of South African players when they face the Lions in the Currie Cup on Friday.

The two sides will meet in front of the 5000-capacity grounds at Midstream College in Round Nine.

This will be the first time the 2021 & 2022 champions play in front of a school crowd since their last exhibition match at HS Merensky.

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Bulls head coach Phiwe Nomlomo says the trip to Midstream is timely, considering that his team boasts a lot of youth within the ranks.

“Our team, in fact, most times when we field a Bulls side in any of the competitions, it will always celebrate the exceptional young people we have at this franchise.

“So being able to take them to a school environment will do the game we love a world of good,” said Nomlomo

“I hope it also inspires the youth who will be attending the game and the many who will watch this historic derby around the country.

“This is why the Currie Cup is important to the game.”

Bulls skipper Nizaam Carr says the chance to play in front of the next generation of players is an exciting opportunity to make the game a family affair.

“The Currie Cup was always a family outing when we were growing up and over the years that touch may have slipped away but this game becomes an active effort we are taking to bring back that family vibe to rugby,” said Carr.

“It will probably be the loudest game we have seen because of the number of young kids we anticipate to come and watch the game. To have them there, enjoying the game and having the opportunity to see their favourite players so close to them will be amazing.”