An enormous alternative beckons for the Vodacom Bulls within the EPCR Problem Cup on Saturday as they stake a declare for a semifinal spot after reserving their quarterfinal berth towards Edinburgh on the Hive Stadium within the Scottish capital.
Because the final remaining South native staff within the European showpiece, all eyes will probably be on the Pretoria outfit to proceed flying the SA flag and hold the trophy in South Africa after the Hollywoodbets Sharks gained the title final season.
The Vodacom Bulls could also be taking part in away in Scotland, however they’ll face a well-recognized foe in Edinburgh, who they cross paths with yearly within the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
With the lads from Pretoria coming off 4 successive victories within the Vodacom URC and EPCR Problem Cup – the place they defeated Bayonne 32-22 in France within the Spherical of 16 final weekend – mixed with the truth that they’ve fared a lot better than the hosts the Vodacom URC this season with 10 victories of their 14 matches thus far to solely six by Edinburgh, they’ll enter the conflict with confidence.
Fuelling their motivation, the Vodacom Bulls pulled off a 22-16 victory towards Edinburgh in Pretoria of their opening Vodacom URC recreation this season, whereas they’ve proven on just a few events that they’ve what it takes to win overseas.
Jake White’s expenses, nonetheless, will brace themselves for a difficult encounter towards the Scots, who’re contemporary off two victories towards the Dragons and Emirates Lions respectively and who’ve solely suffered two defeats at house throughout each competitions this season.
Including to that this, they boast a greater attacking file within the EPCR Problem Cup than the Vodacom Bulls, who certified for the Spherical of 16 by the Investec Champions Cup, which can enhance their confidence.
With Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt working with Jake White on the Vodacom Bulls earlier than he left for the Scottish capital earlier than the beginning of the 2023/23 season, and with all the things to achieve for each groups, an epic battle is on the playing cards.
Match Info – EPCR Problem Cup Quarterfinal:
Edinburgh v Vodacom Bulls
Date: Saturday, 12 April
Venue: Hive Stadium, Edinburgh
SA Time: 1:30pm
Referee: Pierre Brousset
TV: SuperSport
Quarterfinal fixtures (pool stage rankings in brackets, SA instances):
Saturday 12 April:
1:30pm: Edinburgh (3) v Vodacom Bulls (11) – Hive Stadium (QF3)
6:30pm: Ospreys (4) v Lyon Olympique Universitaire (5)- Swansea.com Stadium (QF4)
9pm: Connacht (1) v Racing 92 (9) – Dexcom Stadium (QF1)
Sunday 13 April
6:30: Bathtub (10) v Gloucester (15) – The Recreation Floor (QF2)
Semifinals – 2/3/4/ Might
SF 1: winner QF1 v winner QF4
SF 2: winner QF2 v winner QF3
