The Vodacom Bulls are primed to unleash serious speed and attacking flair in Saturday’s Vodacom URC battle against Zebre at Loftus Versfeld.
Bulls attack coach Neil de Bruin on Tuesday confirmed that Springbok star Canan Moodie is edging closer to a return from a hamstring injury.
Moodie was injured against the Dragons in mid-April and missed the URC win over the Scarlets in Wales two weeks ago.
“He trained nicely today [Tuesday] and is in a good space. A decision will be made closer to the weekend,” De Bruin told the media ahead of the clash with bottom-placed Zebre.
“He’s a world-class centre and one of the best wingers in the world.
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“So whether we’re playing him either of those positions… I reckon he’ll probably be playing at No 9 or 10 as well, and he’ll be quality there.”
De Bruin said Moodie’s versatility provides the Bulls with options regardless of the opposition or conditions.
“Canan is such a versatile player for us and you try and fit the right puzzle piece that you need for the game and get those combinations ready,” he added.
“But it’s just about getting him fit first and then fitting him into the team wherever the team needs him.
“He’s been really good like that. He’s been open to shifting around and changing positions that the team requires, and it just speaks to his character.”
The Bulls are seventh on the standings and targeting back-to-back wins on the Highveld, with a visit from Benetton in the last round of the regular season next week.
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