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‘If Blue Bulls are Liverpool, maybe Western Province are Orlando Pirates' - Hlungwani

Western Province assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says they are the Orlando Pirates of South African rugby.

Hlungwani was responding to their rivals Blue Bulls' head coach Jake White, who recently compared his side to English giants Liverpool FC and Manchester United.

“I’m very happy. I signed for this franchise on the basis that they are a sleeping giant,” White said on IOL after guiding Bulls to the 2020 Super Rugby Unlocked title over the weekend.

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“This is one of the best franchises in the world – this is the Liverpool or the Manchester United of rugby.