The Pumas clinched a maiden Currie Cup title with a stunning victory over Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. ‘This is rugby. What we saw was rugby,’ said Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse. The win underlines how the grand old dame of rugby tournaments still has life yet. The Pumas clinched a maid.
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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 don t plan on going into their shell for the clash against the Lions.
While the four Currie Cup semi-finalists almost equal lack of game-time going into this weekend s round of playoffs is undeniably a leveller for all, Jake White is hoping to draw on his experiences in the French Top 14 previously to help his Bulls navigate the minefield.