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Coetzee Climbs to Fifth on Bulls Captaincy List as Playoff Push Intensifies

His standout form underscores the Bulls’ drive to lock down a URC playoff berth.

Overview

  • Marcell Coetzee reached 73 matches as Bulls captain, moving past Anton Leonard into fifth on the club’s all-time list.
  • The 34-year-old scored a try and won Man of the Match in a 47-7 win over the Dragons in Newport, showcasing his influence.
  • Coach Johan Ackermann praised Coetzee’s conditioning and leadership, saying he leads on and off the field and is in top form.
  • The Bulls sit eighth in the United Rugby Championship table with three league games left against Scarlets, Zebre Parma and Benetton.
  • Coetzee said the team has returned to its power-first “DNA” with a strong kicking and attacking game, which he believes has unified the squad and built momentum.