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Dan McFarland’s side have moved back into second in the United Rugby Championship above the DHL Stormers.

Two Bulls teams playing on the same day in different competitions - without their Springboks. Can it be done?

Jake sticks with same XV as Bulls take aim at Pumas Share CAPE TOWN - Bulls coach Jake White will be hoping for more of the same from his team after he gave them a vote of confidence by opting for an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday’s Preparation Series clash against the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium (7pm kickoff). The Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup champions walloped Eastern Province 87-10 in their last encounter on February 28 at Loftus Versfeld, and White gave an opportunity to a...

Sharks to take the Currie Cup in extra-time at Loftus on Saturday. The thrilling victory meant they completed a unique Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup double in Jake White’s first season in charge of the Pretoria outfit. It was a game that lacked only in fans in the stands. Maybe it was the equaliser – the only way to keep the match as tight as it was. The blue-blooded Bulls fans would have added an extra shove in the scrum or drive with just their noise. The visitors again struggled ...

Anton Geyser/Gallo Images Should they win, it will be their 24th title, but first since 2009. The men from Pretoria have the players and the coach to do the job. With 23 titles, it would be easy to say the Bulls are perennial Currie Cup contenders. The past 11 and a bit years paint a different story. The Bulls have underperformed in the domestic tournament for various reasons and when theyve got to the play-offs, they’ve choked. Under Jake White, they have been a different breed of cattle, ...

Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images Jake White is drawing on his experience in French rugby to help his Bulls navigate the potential minefield of going into the Currie Cup semis as the team that finished top of the log. As the Bulls director of rugby notes, finishing top and not having much game time going into a playoff can become a stumbling block. In terms of their game plan, the Bulls dont plan on going into their shell for the clash against the Lions. While the four Currie Cup semi-finalists almos...