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Boland Cavaliers aim for victory with strategic player rotation against Bulls

Loose forward Thurlow Marsh will captain the Boland Cavaliers in the absence of Marlyn Williams when they face the Bulls on Sunday in Wellington in the Currie Cup. Image: BackpagePix The Boland Cavaliers will want to avoid a see-saw Currie Cup performance by building on their recent win over the Lions when they take on the Bulls in Wellington on Sunday. It will be their final round-robin game at the Boland Stadium (3 pm start) and one the team must make count if they want to stay in contention for a playoff in front of their rowdy supporters later in the tournament. They've won the first match, then lost, and most recently picked up another victory. So, if they have another dip in performance after a good win, it will undo the hard work of last weekend. Fresh off that bonus-point win over the Lions, the Cavaliers will look to take the scalp of another big team to continue their winning spree. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Hawies Fourie, Boland coach, opted to rotate some of his players, wanting to give game time to those on the fringes and some players returning from injury. The selection of his two form props, Dayan van der Westhuizen and Wayrin Losper, on the bench is also an interesting choice. However, they can provide a game-changing impact in the second half. 'It was a bit of a balancing act,' Fourie said about the changes. 'We want to build continuity, but we also want to keep the squad fresh. I feel we have to reward players who are close to (making) the team and training well.' Livewire flanker Sbusiso Sangweni has recovered from his ankle injury and slots into the No 7 jersey, but captain Marlyn Williams will miss the crucial clash due to a facial injury. Former Stormers lock Jurie van Vuuren will get a run in the lock jersey in the place of Williams. Eighth man Thurlow Marsh will captain the side. Back in the big time and taking no prisoners - Boland Stadium is the graveyard of Carling #CurrieCup giants. #WhereChampionsRise | #PremierRugbyRealPassion — The Carling Currie Cup (@TheCurrieCup) August 11, 2025 Van der Westhuizen and Losper are replaced by Doctor Booysen and Mthokozisi Gumede. The starting backline that ran the Lions' defence to shreds is unchanged after Donavan Don was cleared to play following a slight niggle after scoring two tries last weekend. 'Continuity is always important in a team, so I feel we are keeping the core of the team the same. But we will continue to rotate in certain positions where we feel the players will help the team perform better. 'Marlyn injured his cheekbone and had an operation on Wednesday, so Jurie moves into the starting lineup to replace him.' Four blockbuster battles in round four 🔥 The race for Carling #CurrieCup glory is heating up! #WhereChampionsRise | #PremierRugbyRealPassion — The Carling Currie Cup (@TheCurrieCup) August 14, 2025