Bulls set to run free against Jaguares
If their match 23 is any indication, the Bulls want to break some shackles off in their approach when they face the Jaguares at Loftus this Saturday.
After three games without a win, including last week’s crushing 23-21 last-minute defeat to the Blues, the Bulls needed to think out of the box to get the best out of the available talent.
The most significant change to last week’s team was New Zealand-born Tongan international Nafi Tuitavake slotting straight into the No 13 jersey and Johnny Kotze playing on his inside.
Tuitavake should break the rigidness of the Bulls backline and introduce the offload element where the three-quarters operate, which the Bulls hope will unleash the fire power of their back three.
“He has got a big heart and a great skill-set,” said coach Pote Human.
“Two weeks ago he played a curtain-raiser for the Bulls XV against the Lions XV but this will be the first time he plays for the Bulls.
“He’s very excited and the players are excited to play with him, so I think you will see something different in the backline on Saturday.
“We want to play a 15-man game and give the outside backs more space and I think we’ll get that this weekend, especially with Nafi there.”
Human’s hand was forced somewhat following captain and inside centre Burger Odendaal’s calf injury, which brought the Tongan into play.
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