Play-off failure 'would be a disaster' for Bulls

Bulls coach Phiwe Nomlomo conceded that failing to reach the Currie Cup play-offs would be a "disaster", and that was why the Pretoria union was focusing on "putting everything" into their preparation for their round six match against the Lions.

- Nicholas Zaal

The Gauteng teams clash at Ellis Park on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) with the Bulls, who once led the table, languishing in sixth place with two wins after four games. They are six points behind Lions in fourth, and need two bonus-point wins and other fixtures to play out in their favour to have any chance of reaching the semi-finals.

Nomlomo said the Bulls, who reached the play-offs on the previous four occasions, needed to shrug off their three-game losing streak after falling 42-21 to the Griquas on the weekend.