Johan Ackermann praised the Bulls' dominant 47-13 URC opening-round win over Zebre Parma, saying it was the ideal start to the season despite limited preparation and pre-match concerns over the set piece.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann praised his team's performance after defeating Zebre Parma 47-13 in Italy to open their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign. Despite limited preparation and early errors, the Bulls secured a decisive victory behind a strong defensive effort and set-piece execution.
Ackermann highlighted the contributions of flyhalf Curwin Bosch, who delivered a flawless kicking display in his debut, and commended the forward pack following the departures of Wilco Louw and Ruan Nortje. However, the coach warned that scrum inconsistencies must be addressed before facing Munster.
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