Bulls Balance Challenge Cup And Urc Dreams: Jake White's Juggling Act For Edinburgh

The Bulls had looked almost down and out just a month ago but now theyre well set to push hard for two trophies this season.

Losing 19-16 to the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on March 1 led to some introspection in Pretoria, from the coaches to the players, and the result has been three wins in a row since.

Yes, they needed a late David Kriel penalty to see off a weakened Leinster side in the capital city, but then made mincemeat out of Zebre last week.

The Bulls had to travel all the way to south-west France to face Bayonne in a Challenge Cup last-16 clash, with a lot on the line. Lose with a B team, and then you get accused of not taking the competition seriously.

But win, and suddenly your gruelling tour fixture list extends by a week and it could go on for seven more days following two massive away United Rugby Championship games against Munster and Glasgow.