Bulls extend Pollard's 'rest'
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Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has opted to extend the lay-off period for Springboks Handré Pollard and Jan Serfontein.
The duo will not feature in the matchday squad when the South African conference leaders take on the Reds in a Super Rugby Round Nine match in Pretoria on Saturday.
The additional week's rest is in line with a request from the South African Rugby Union to all franchises to give key Springboks adequate breaks during the season.
"We have some big games and a tour coming up and I would like both of them to be 100 percent fit for that," Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said.
"B…
The duo will not feature in the matchday squad when the South African conference leaders take on the Reds in a Super Rugby Round Nine match in Pretoria on Saturday.
The additional week's rest is in line with a request from the South African Rugby Union to all franchises to give key Springboks adequate breaks during the season.
"We have some big games and a tour coming up and I would like both of them to be 100 percent fit for that," Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said.
"B…