Ackermann's selection headache ahead of Glasgow clash
SPOTLIGHT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann will have to make a few tough selection decisions, as his side prepares for their upcoming United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow Warriors.
Following their narrow 28-27 victory against Connacht in Galway at the weekend, the Bulls will look to back up their performance of last season at Scotstoun Stadium.
The Bulls lost the services of Wilco Louw and Canan Moodie, who will report for national duty, whilst prop Alulutho Tshakweni will return to South Africa for a family bereavement.
With Louw and Tshakweni unavailable, a new front row is guaranteed for the clash against the Warriors.
The Bulls have rotated their side throughout the season, and that trend will continue against the Warriors.
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Ackermann highlighted the importance of squad rotation and depth in the URC.
He spoke about the healthy competition in the squad and said that the Bulls are not playing nearly to their full potential.
“It’s important for the mood and belief of the group that we trust the system and the squad.
“We’ve made changes for the Connacht game, and the players that came in grabbed the opportunity and played well.
“That means there is healthy competition.
“Everybody understands what we want to achieve, and we are still growing in the way we want to play, etc.
“That’s great for us as a group.
“It’s not going to get easier against Glasgow Warriors, who are a world-class team, coach and player-wise, with all their [Test] internationals.
“We will make a few changes again, but that’s what we’re going to need this season.
“It’s not about one or two players, it’s about the whole squad putting their hands up when they get the opportunity to play for the team.”
