Marcell Coetzee argues that the pressure the Bulls absorbed during a difficult URC regular season has hardened them ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against Munster at Loftus. The implication is that adversity-forged cohesion — rather than smooth sailing — is exactly what you want going into knockout rugby. Worth reading for the full case he makes and what it reveals about the Bulls' mindset heading into the tie.
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Coetzee: Bulls' URC struggle was actually the perfect knockout prep
Coetzee makes the case that the Bulls' rocky URC campaign was unintentional preparation for the pressure of knockout rugby — with Munster coming to Loftus on Saturday.
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