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Article: Blue Bulls have a weak link, says Naas.(Sports)

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October 23, 2008
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BYLINE: VATA NGOBENI

The Blue Bulls have a weak link: Marius Delport. Ask former Blue Bulls and Springbok legend Naas Botha. Forget the widely known fact that the Sharks are the favourites going into Saturday's Currie Cup final against the Blue Bulls, Botha believes that the passage to victory for the Sharks could be made easy if they expose the frailties of the Bulls midfield ... especially Delport.

Botha has heaped praise on Springbok centre Wynand Olivier who has been exceptional for the team from the start of the season, but was less impressed with Delport who Olivier will have to carry if the Blue Bulls are to stand any chance at keeping the Sharks ...

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