Johan Grobbelaar was a part of the crew that supplied one of many URC’s main upsets in opposition to Leinster in 2022 and is assured the Vodacom Bulls can do it once more on Friday night time. DYLAN JACK reviews.
Grobbelaar was the beginning hooker when the Vodacom Bulls held on for a 27-26 victory within the 2021-22 semi-finals in Dublin.
That consequence was maybe the catalyst for an intense rivalry growing between South Africa and Eire that has carried by means of to the Take a look at enviornment.
One other chapter to that rivalry might be added on Friday night time, because the Bulls are again in Dublin to face Leinster for the primary time since that semi-final.
“It begins right here within the URC, the South African groups taking part in in opposition to the Irish groups,” Grobbelaar mentioned.
“It’s an ideal feeling coming again to Dublin. We’re staying in the identical resort and taking part in on the identical subject.
“It’s not a simple job, however we’ve accomplished it earlier than. We confirmed that it’s not inconceivable. We imagine we’ve an excellent likelihood.
“We’ve ready nicely this week. Leinster are probably the greatest groups in Europe, so it’s not going to be straightforward.
“We did the inconceivable. So we all know we will do it once more. It’s lekker to be the underdog. Everybody expects Leinster to win, so it’s a lekker place to be in and we will solely shock them.”
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