Following the Bulls’ 34-31 victory over Munster at Loftus Versfeld, here are our five takeaways from the United Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria.
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Johan Ackermann’s Bulls picked up five league points on Saturday, whilst Munster leave South Africa with two points after a spirited performance following a challenging week for the team.
The Irish province were humbled last weekend in Durban by the Sharks, but they put it all on the line at the imposing venue that is Loftus Versfeld.
Embrose Papier was the star of the show once again for the Bulls, grabbing a brace of tries, one in each half and either side of Canan Moodie’s try in the 34th minute. Meanwhile, Sean O’Brien scored Munster’s opening try in the…