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All about the ‘bigger why’ for Bulls, says Van Staden
The Star
|May 07, 2025
THE Bulls may be coming off arguably their finest win since the 2022 semi-finals, but they are not carried away with that momentum in their United Rugby Championship title quest.
Beating Glasgow 26-19 at Scotstoun Stadium on April 25 provided some satisfaction following last season’s final defeat to the Warriors at Loftus Versfeld. But it doesn’t mean that the URC trophy is now suddenly in Pretoria something that Jake White’s team can only secure on June 14.
After a week off, though, there is the danger that the Bulls might feel that Cardiff will be pushovers in Saturday's clash at Loftus Versfeld (4pm start), especially having beaten Glasgow and Munster in Limerick.
The Bulls can’t afford any slip-ups as they are still able to finish second on the log and book a home semi-final if they get through the quarters.
They are on 58 points at the moment, one behind Glasgow but the Scottish defending champions face Benetton in Italy on Saturday and then Leinster in Dublin next weekend.
Bulls flank Marco van Staden said during a press conference on Tuesday that the team are still on a high from the tour, but are well aware that the trophy has not been won yet.
This story is from the May 07, 2025 edition of The Star.
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