Tuks still have flyhalf that rocked
FNB Tuks are delighted that star flyhalf Wesley Dunlop will be back, and available, to don the No.10 jersey in this year's FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International.
Dunlop was one of the nominees for the Back that Rocks Award in last year's tournament, narrowly missing out on the award to Shimlas ace Enrico Acker.
The 24-year-old - who was hoping to play for the Blue Bulls in the 2011 Currie Cup - featured on loan to the Leopards in last year's Currie Cup, but will be back in Pretoria and in Tuks colours again this year.
"Wesley will play for us again this year, but is nursing a calf injury at the moment," team manager Morris Gilbert told varsitycup.co.za.
However, whether or not Dunlop (see picture right) will captain the side again is yet to be decided, with new hooker Zandre Grobler also in the running to lead Tuks this season.
Tuks have lost several influential personnel from last year's strong side, with loose forwards Arno Botha and Warwick Tecklenburg, fullback Jurgen Visser and lock Franco Mostert all now with the Bulls.
Another blow is the loss of big forward Luvuyiso Lusaseni, who the Leapards have decided not to loan to Tuks this season.
Scrumhalf Danie Faasen has left to play for the EP Kings, while loosehead prop Vincent Koch has moved to the Eagles.
Tuks, however, will be excited to have Jean du Plessis back this season, after the talented outside centre broke his leg during a Carlton Cup match towards the end of the 2011 season.
According to Gilbert, loosehead prop Sabelo Nhlapo - who is a certain starter for Tuks - is a man to watch after making the move from Durban to Pretoria this year. Nhlapo represented College Rovers at last year's Club Champs.
Gilbert believes the new youngsters joining the squad will provide a lot of energy, with a host of young Blue Bulls players coming into contention for a starting berth.
By Timmy Hancox
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