Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster Rugby Kickoff Time And Lineups In URC Round 2
Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster Rugby Kickoff Time And Lineups In URC Round 2
The Vodacom Bulls meet Leinster in URC Round 2 at Loftus Versfeld. Get kickoff time, team lineups and FloRugby streaming details.
The Vodacom Bulls welcome Leinster Rugby to Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, in a heavyweight clash of Round 2 in the United Rugby Championship.
The fixture features two sides that have met in high-stakes matches before, including last season’s final, and early points here could prove critical in the long run.
The Bulls are looking to build on their opening victory, while Leinster travels to South Africa eager to rebound from a surprise loss to the Stormers.
Both coaching staffs stressed that this will be a fierce test of physicality and consistency, with the altitude and atmosphere of Loftus adding to the challenge.
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“We know Leinster are the best team in the competition, so they’ll definitely finish you if they get the same opportunities [as the Ospreys last week],” Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann said. “They will come for us, for sure. That Leinster – against the Stormers – we won’t see again. They’ll want to rectify that. We expect a lot more pressure than last week.”
Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde weighed in, as well.
“Everyone is scratching their heads with regard to where Friday night came from, really," McBryde said. "We didn’t see that coming. But nothing focusses the mind better than the Bulls on Saturday. They’re very strong up front, one of the most consistent teams in the BKT URC, three-time finalists.
"Then, you’ve got the added spice of last year’s final where we beat them, so they’ll be up for revenge. It really is backs to the wall and we’ve got to give a much better account of ourselves.”
Here’s what to know about the Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster Rugby, including kickoff time, lineups and how to watch live:
Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster Rugby Kickoff In Round 2 Of The United Rugby Championship
Kickoff for Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster Rugby is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.
The game will be contested as part of Round 2 of the United Rugby Championship.
Vodacom Bulls Lineup vs. Leinster Rugby In Round 2 Of URC
- Devon Williams, Sebastian de Klerk, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Stravino Jacobs, Keagan Johannes, Embrose Papier, Gerhard Steenkamp, Johann Grobbelaar, Mornay Smith, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, JF van Heerden, Marcell Coetzee (CAPT), Mpilo Gumede, JJ Theron.
- Replacements: Juann Else, Alulutho Tshakweni, Francois Kloipper, Sintu Manjezi, Nama Xaba, Zak Burger, Stedman Gans, Willie le Roux.
Leinster Rugby Lineup vs. Vodacom Bulls In Round 2 Of URC
- Jimmy O’Brien, Tommy O’Brien, Hugh Cooney, Robbie Henshaw, Andrew Osborne, Sam Prendergast, Luke McGrath (CAPT), Paddy McCarthy, Gus McCarthy, Thomas Clarkson, Brian Deeny, Ryan Baird, Alex Soroka, Will Connors, Max Deegan.
- Replacements: John McKee, Jack Boyle, Rabah Slimani, Diarmuid Mangan, Scott Penny, James Culhane, Fintan Gunne, Ciarán Frawley.
How To Watch Vodacom Bulls vs. Leinster Rugby In Round 2 Of The URC
The match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster Rugby will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Coverage begins shortly before kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET.
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