Bulls expect tougher clash against wounded Munster
Head coach Johan Ackermann says Munster will be gunning to bounce back from their home defeat to Glasgow Warriors.
The Bulls anticipate a more challenging match against Munster in their upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) game at Limerick. The Bulls won their season opener against Zebre 47-13, with seven tries including a penalty try. Now, they face Munster, the 2022/23 champions, in Ireland for an away fixture after their European tour.
Head coach Johan Ackermann highlighted his team's defensive efforts and lineouts in the Zebre game, as well as the strong performance of new signing Curwin Bosch, who scored all four conversions. However, Ackermann cautioned that the Bulls should prepare for a tougher challenge from Munster, who will be seeking to bounce back after a 26-20 home defeat to Glasgow Warriors.
Ackermann emphasized the importance of accuracy in their entries and exits from the 22, warning that any mistakes could be punished by Munster. He also described Limerick as a difficult venue, having played there only twice previously, once winning and once losing. The coach noted that the team will face a different weather condition in Limerick, with a potential change from the warm and dry weather in Italy to rain and a temperature drop.
Ackermann stressed that the Bulls need to improve their scrummaging after mixed results against Zebre and prepare for a hostile crowd at Thomond Park, where they lost their last encounter.
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