At once stage of the season, it appeared that the Bulls would challenge for top spot in the SA conference, with only the Lions above them in the rankings.
After a few close losses- suddenly even the pathetic Fleck Stormers may do better than them
On paper, John Mitchell three SuperXV squads of player talent have been average at best.
- At the Force, he took them to their best result with average players.
- At the Lions, he had no name brand players (at least back then).
- The Bulls on paper are the strongest squad, so they should be doing better.
I expect Mitchell will fill depth in the offseason. The Bulls have increased stadium crowds which means more budget for players. This has increased revenue, and profit.
- Front row is average, even with a small renaissance of Adrian Strauss
- Loose forwards are poor. No linking number 8, and fetchers are average.
- Scrumhalf has been poor with persistence of Van Zyl- even though Papier appears to have much more natural talent.
-Wing- For the most part plodders
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If there is not an improvement in the 2nd season, we shall see the end of mister nice guy- and the return of the tyrant. Kamp Staalstraad will seem like a 5-star holiday hotel.
