Bulls: Why Cup final distractions (for others) could aid URC charge
The odds for a precious United Rugby Championship top-two finish by the Bulls ? They fall short of wonderful at this advanced point of the race.
But the situation on paper, for the currently fourth-placed Pretoria franchise, also isn’t quite as negative as it may instantly seem as they strive to retain their quest for a potential home semifinal. Apart from the near non-negotiable of winning all three of their remaining league fixtures themselves they will need a few other results to go their way for a finish in either first or second.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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