Page 260

2014 Super Rugby Media Guide

2014 SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE BULLS 252 PAUL WILLEMSE @PaulWillemse4 Position: Lock Physical: 200cm/127kg Date of Birth: 13 September 1992 Place of Birth: Pretoria, RSA Super Rugby Caps: 5 Super Rugby Points: 0 Super Rugby Debut: Round 7, 2012 vs Cheetahs, Bloemfontein Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Few doubt the claims that Paul Willemse will go all the way to become yet another from the Bulls’ lock factory to play Test match rugby. For that to happen though, the youngster will have to show discipline with his fitness regime and physicality to make sure those bone‑crushing tackles and ruck clean-outs remain within the laws of the game. Although that being said, the 200 centimetre, 127 kilogram giant missed just one of 26 tackle attempts last season and conceded only one penalty in his five appearances. A good 2013 season confirmed the ability and credentials of the former Junior Springbok lock and positive progress in his role as an enforcer and ball-carrier will fit in nicely with the Bulls’ abrasive game plan and brutal defence.


2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
To see the actual publication please follow the link above