Ralepelle returns to action for Vodacom Blue Bulls
24 March 2010 (12:28)
Springbok hooker, Chiliboy Ralepelle, is back on the rugby field after four months and will play off the bench when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on the Valke in Kempton Park on Saturday.
Ralepelle will play at least 30 minutes in the second half on his comeback to first class rugby after recovering from a serious foot injury.
The Blue Bulls are still undefeated in the Vodacom Cup competition and coach Nico Serfontein did not tamper much with his side.
?I had to replace Fudge Mabeta, who is on Super 14 duty and Dries van Schalkwyk, who is out injured, ? Serfontein explained.
Bêrend Botha and Devin Oosthuizen are the replacements.
Marnitz Boshoff will also start at flyhalf, with Francois Brummer being played off the bench this time, as will Vincent Gwavu and CJ Stander.
The team is: Tiger Mangweni, Sello Mametsa, Deon Helberg, Stefan Watermeyer, Vianon Willis, Marnitz Boshoff, Ruan Snyman, Gerrit-Jan van Velze (c), Devin Oosthuizen, Okkie Kruger, Cornell Hess, Bêrend Botha, Ivann Espag, Zane Botha, Dean Greyling. Replacements: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Rossouw de Klerk, Mornè Mellet, Vincent Gwavu, Danie Faasen, Francois Brummer, CJ Stander.
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