Blow for Bulls as main man Goosen cops URC suspension

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Blow for Bulls as main man Goosen cops URC suspension

The Bulls have received a massive blow on their road to the United Rugby Championship playoffs with flyhalf Johan Goosen suspended for their next three league fixtures.

In a statement released by the URC on Thursday, it was confirmed that the Bulls would be without their main playmaker for three weeks. "Sheriff Mackie found that the incident met the red card threshold, with entry of mid-range warranting six weeks. The player received three weeks mitigation due to his good record and apology to the player which results in a three game suspension."Bulls v Glasgow Warriors, 11 May 2024, URCwith four league matches remaining before the knockouts, and they will be looking to at least maintain that position to secure a home quarter-final.

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