Coetzee: High work-rate vital for Bulls to stop up-tempo Leinster

THE Bulls opened the scoring in both their previous United Rugby Championship finals and lost.

- ASHFAK MOHAMED

So, perhaps the Pretoria side should let Leinster grab the early lead in Saturday’s title decider at Croke Park in Dublin (6pm SA time kick-off) if they want to enjoy a case of third time lucky.

But having endured the heart-ache of two defeats, such experiences would have given them the necessary knowledge to handle a similar situation against Leinster this weekend.

Perhaps being written off by everyone outside Pretoria may also spur on Jake White's team. But while emotion ~ Cornal Hendricks’ passing will also inspire the Bulls - has a place ina final, it is also about ensuring that you heed the lessons from the past.

So, the visitors cannot afford to let an early lead slip this time, or concede yellow cards, like they did in the semi-final win over the Sharks last week.