‘Technology still gets it wrong’: Bulls bemoan TMO errors in Munster defeat
Four Bulls players have to go for scans following their defeat in Limerick.
The Johannesburg Bulls suffered a 26-22 loss to Munster in Limerick on Saturday, marking a stark reversal from their previous three consecutive victories against the reigning 2022/23 champions. Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann expressed pride in his team's performance despite the heavy defeat, lamenting TMO errors that allowed Munster to capitalize on handling mistakes and missed decisions.
The Bulls managed to score three tries in their 26-22 defeat, dropping them from the top spot to seventh place in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Following the match, several Bulls players, including Stravino Jacobs, Marcell Coetzee, Thaakir Abrahams, and Janco Uys, would undergo scans to assess their injuries. Ackermann noted that while the Bulls put effort into ball retention, they continued to make the same errors that led to previous losses.
The TMO missed two significant incidents, providing Munster with advantageous lineouts and penalties. Despite the loss, Ackermann commended his team's effort, highlighting Sebastian de Klerk's crucial tackle and turnaround as examples of the team's tenacity. The Bulls will now face a challenging home game against the Lions, a fixture they lost last season.
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