Marcell Coetzee - Playing in Japan

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The Bulls captain, Marcell Coetzee, will be running out for the team for the last time on Sunday when they tackle the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship.
The Springbok flanker will be heading to Japan where he will be plying trade at the Kobe Steelers.
The Potchefstroom-born loose-forward will only be heading to Japan on a six-month contract, before returning to the Bulls. He has previously played in the Japanese Top League for the Honda Heat in 2015-16.
Coetzee who also played for Ulster for five-years said that playing in Japan will be good for his career and he will have a benefit to his contribution in the URC.
27 Oct 2022 2AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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