Bulls offer All Blacks final chance to fix slow starts ahead of opening Greatest Rivalry Test against Springboks
The All Blacks have dominated the final stages of their opening two matches in South Africa, but Dave Rennie wants a faster, cleaner start when they face the Bulls at altitude in their final warm-up before the Springboks Test.
The New Zealand All Blacks are set to face the Bulls in a crucial warm-up match before their first Test against the Springboks in South Africa. The game against the Bulls on Saturday will provide the All Blacks an opportunity to improve their slow starts in the first 40 minutes of matches, as they have struggled with this issue in their previous games against the Stormers and Sharks.
The Bulls, consistently ranked as one of South Africa's best franchises, have made multiple finals appearances in the United Rugby Championship. The high-altitude conditions at Loftus Versfeld may pose a new challenge for the All Blacks, but a strong performance against the Bulls could set the stage for their upcoming Test match against the Springboks.
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