Bulls' five standout stars behind victory over Leinster

THE Bulls had to dig deep to pull off Saturday's 39-31 United Rugby Championship win over defending champions Leinster in a Loftus thriller that featured end-to-end action.

- ROWAN CALLAGHAN

Here are five Bulls players who helped snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the URC final.

Willie le Roux

The veteran fullback was the heartbeat of the Bulls' attack. His vision and creativity unlocked the Leinster defence time and again after his late introduction with the game poised on a knife edge. He scored a try and set up Stravino Jacobs for an easy score with a delightful cross-kick. Le Roux's calm presence at the back provided assurance under the high ball, and his decision-making in broken play shifted the game in the Bulls' favour. It was a performance of pure class that underlined the Bok legend's value to the side.

Keagan Johannes