DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls

IRONMAN
RUAN NORTJE
(VODACOM BULLS) - 1,394 MINUTES
IRONMAN: RUAN NORTJE
(VODACOM BULLS)
- 1,394 MINUTES
“I am humbled and honoured
to receive the United Rugby
Championship Ironman Award
for the 2021/22 season. To
receive this recognition in a
world-class competition with
some of the most respected
players is definitely something
that will remain a highlight in my
playing career for many years
to come. I am grateful to the
Vodacom Bulls, our director of
rugby, Jake White, the coaching
staff, my teammates and the
supporters of the franchise
for the faith and support they
have all given and had in me.
To be able to put on the blue
jersey and play for the badge in
such a premier championship
is something I do not take
lightly. I look forward to many
more memories and matches
in the URC”
The award for having played the
most minutes in the URC this
season goes to Vodacom Bulls
lock Ruan Nortje.
The 23-year-old racked up
1,394 minutes on the field of play
and was one of only 14 players
to feature in all 18 of their team’s
matches.
Nortje scored one try as the
Vodacom Bulls achieved a fourthplace
finish in the regular season
and was second to Glasgow
Warriors’ Richie Gray for line-out
steals (9).
The Vodacom Bulls dominated
the top five when it came to
minutes played, with Marcell
Coetzee (1,296) third and Madosh
Tambwe (1,295) fourth.
DHL Stormers centre Ruhan Nel
(1,339) was second while Cape
Town colleague Manie Libbok
(1,264) was fifth.
URC AWARD WINNERS LIST 2021-22
TACKLE MACHINE: ALAN O’CONNOR (ULSTER) | TURNOVER KING: JAC MORGAN (OSPREYS) | IRONMAN: RUAN NORTJE (VODACOM BULLS)
GILBERT GOLDEN BOOT: GARETH ANSCOMBE (OSPREYS) | TOP TRY SCORER: LEOLIN ZAS (DHL STORMERS)
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18.06.2022 - DHL STADIUM, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA #STOVBUL
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