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Published 07:15 16 Jun 2022 BST
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The following day, it was announced Marcell Coetzee was back in the Springboks squad, for their summer Test Series against Wales. Whatever goals he set for himself after saying goodbye to Ulster, he could well exceed them if he helps the Bulls to a URC title in his first season back.
On House of Rugby URC [LISTEN from 3:15 below], that Leinster loss to the Bulls was discussed, in-depth, by Greg O'Shea, Jason Hennessy, Lindsay Peat and Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen. They also touched on a revved up Sexton entering the fray, with the game still on the line.
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Marcell Coetzee scores for Ulster against the Southern Kings, in 2018. (Photo by Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images/Getty Images)[/caption]
"I won't quote exactly what was said, because I know families are watching! "Look, I've got a lot of respect for Johnny Sexton as a player, first of all, and what he has achieved for Irish rugby as well. Playing against him, for Ulster, you knew what kind of man he is. He's a competitive man and he wants to win at all times. "You could see the energy he brought when he came on the field. He got the guys and the fans behind him. That's the type of player, and competitor he is. He wants to win at all times, even if he's down 10 points. He made a huge difference, coming on."But, yeah, leave it all out there on the pitch. Afterward, we shook hands, nodded at each other and carried on as usual. Just another day in the office!" [caption id="attachment_264360" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Caelan Doris of Leinster is tackled by Chris Smith and Marcell Coetzee of Vodacom Bulls. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile)[/caption]
"The first few weeks did not look too promising for us, as a team. But, as the season grew longer, we grew more confident. Look, it's very special. It's a special bunch of boys I'm working with, as well as being looked after by world-class coaches. "As a player, you always want to develop, still. No matter how old, or experienced, you get. You still want to grown your game. I feel I've really learned a lot in this short time with the Bulls. That was the important thing, for me. To keep growing. And now we're in contention for a trophy."The 2021/22 United Rugby Championship Final, between the Stormers and Bulls, will kick-off at 6:30pm [Irish time] on Saturday, with coverage on Premier Sports and RTE.
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