Two Springbok legends could end iconic careers this weekend

Two Springbok legends could head into retirement after this weekend, possibly bringing an end to their illustrious career.

This weekend’s round of Currie Cup action will see the Bulls take on the Cheetahs in Pretoria, with the home side needing to win to secure their place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. The Cheetahs will be favourites to clinch victory, and if they can end the Bulls’ campaign this Saturday, it will bring an end to the careers of former Springbok duo Morne Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis.

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Steyn will wear the Bulls’ No 10 jersey in his final appearance in Pretoria, while Du Plessis will play from the bench.

Steyn, who is now 38, played in 68 Tests for the Springboks and famously struck the winning goal kick in two British & Irish Lions series.

Meanwhile, Du Plessis – who is 39 years old – featured in 79 Tests for South Africa and is regarded as one of the greatest ever South African hookers.

THE BULLS ARE PREPARING TO BID FAREWELL TO THE TWO SPRINGBOK LEGENDS

Bulls – 15 Johan Goosen, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 David Kriel, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Elrigh Louw, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 Marcell Coetzee (c), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Mornay Smith, 2 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Subs: 16 Bismarck du Plessis, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima , 18 Francois Klopper, 19 Janko Swanepoel, 20 Nizaam Carr, 21 Keagan Johannes, 22 Chris Smith, 23 Wandisile Simelane.

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GRIQUAS VS PUMAS (FRIDAY, 3PM, KIMBERLEY)

GRIFFONS VS LIONS (FRIDAY, 3PM, WELKOM)

BULLS VS CHEETAHS (SATURDAY, 3PM, PRETORIA)

WESTERN PROVINCE VS SHARKS (SATURDAY, 5PM, CAPE TOWN)

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