Marcell Coetzee has acknowledged the role of the players around him after becoming one of the most-capped captains in Bulls history, according to SA Rugby magazine.
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Coetzee credits team-mates as he reaches Bulls captaincy milestone
Marcell Coetzee has paid tribute to his team-mates after reaching a Bulls captaincy milestone, crediting those around him for the achievement.
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