Pierre Spies
The Vodacom Bulls may be on top of the South African Super Rugby conference, but they know there’s a tough road ahead until the end of regular season play.
The Bulls thrashed the Reds 43 / 22 at Loftus Versfeld at the weekend, but out of their 8 remaining league matches, only 2 will be at home.
They tackle the Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers away over the next 2 weeks, before facing the Emirates Lions at home.
After that, 4 games in Australasia await against the Blues (15 May), Chiefs (22 May), Brumbies (29 May) and Melbourne Rebels (6 June).
Their last league game is at home against the Toyota Cheetahs on 13 June.
“I think we can feel satisfied, but the path ahead is a steep one. We know we’ll have to win away from home,” captain Pierre Spies said.
Coach Frans Ludeke said he was chuffed with the 6-try romp against the Reds.
“We played against a desperate team and it was a nice feeling creating and utilising so many chances out of broken play.”
Ludeke had high praise for fullback Jesse Kriel, who was named Man-Of-The-Match.
“Jesse is maturing with every match. He showed how deadly he can be if there is space. It’s nice having someone that can make things happen.”
Sport24