Bulls Betting and Odds

Much has been written about the experienced players that the The Bulls have lost and any team who suddenly finds themselves without the likes of Victor Matfield, Gurthrö Steenkamp, Fourie du Preez, Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw will have much to worry about.

What hasn't been talked about much is the work that new Bok coach Heyneke Meyer has been doing behind the scenes for the last four years with building structures, bringing through youngsters and recruiting in key positions.

We think that the Bulls will be a lot more competitive than people think.

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2012 Bulls Squad

(New squad members in Bold.)

Props: Dean Greyling, Werner Kruger, Frik Kirsten, Rossouw de Klerk, Dawie Steyn.

Hookers: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Willie Wepener, Zane Botha.

Locks: Flip van der Merwe, Arno Botha, Juandre Kruger, Danie Adongo, Wilhelm Steenkamp

Loose forwards: Deon Stegmann, Dewald Potgieter, Pierre Spies, Gerrit-Jan van Velze, CJ Stander, Jacques Potgieter.

Scrumhalves: Jano Vermaak, Francois Hougaard, Ruan Snyman.

Flyhalves: Morne Steyn, Lionel Cronje, Louis Fouche

Midfield: Wynand Olivier, Franscois Venter, Johann Sadie.

Wing: Bjorn Basson, JJ Engelbrecht , Akona Ndungane

Fullbacks: Zane Kirchner, Jurgen Visser

Bulls Betting Odds

To win the 2012 Super 15: 14/1

To win the South African Conference: 9/2 (third favorite)

To reach the semi-final: 2/1

Top Try Scorer: Bjorn Basson 2/1, Franscois Hougaard 6/1

Prediction and Players to Watch

Our pre-season prediction is that the Bulls will fall just short of making the finals. We are most excited about seeing how Johann Sadie goes. It's about time the Bulls had a decent 13. Look out for CJ Stander who will impress with his work rate on the flank and the monster Kenyan recruit, Daniel Adongo.

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