Ackermann thrilled with impact of Bok stars in Bulls win, Van Rooyen says Lions ‘below par’
The Bulls, packed with Springbok players, were way too good for the Lions, who were also close to full-strength.
The Bulls’ Springbok players made a significant impact in their United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the Lions, contributing to a convincing 57-15 victory, according to Bulls coach Johan Ackermann and Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen. Ackermann expressed satisfaction with the seamless integration of his Springbok players, who joined the team back in Pretoria after a brief European tour.
Despite concerns about rustiness and cohesion, the Bulls displayed exceptional teamwork, with several tries involving Bok players creating notable moments. While there were mistakes in the game, the team's effort was evident in the performance. Van Rooyen acknowledged the Bulls' exceptional play, comparing them to a team of 10 or 12 Springboks, but conceded that his team's performance was below par, attributing it to the high-quality opposition.
The Bulls will use this bounce-back win as confidence heading into their Champions Cup opener against Stade Francais, while the Lions will face a challenging first-ever Champions Cup match against French giants La Rochelle.
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