Overview
- The Bulls overturned a 24-12 deficit, took the lead in the 73rd minute and sealed the win with a last-gasp breakdown turnover in Pau.
- The result lifts the Bulls to fourth in Champions Cup Pool 3 on seven points, with progress to the last 16 still outside their control if Scarlets secure a bonus-point win at Northampton.
- Ackermann highlighted defensive resolve as the Bulls prevailed despite just 34% possession, 38% territory and time spent with a player in the sin bin.
- Impact moments included Cheswill Jooste’s try and Handré Pollard’s conversion, with bench contributions from Ruan Nortje and Marco van Staden and a decisive steal by Jeandre Rudolph.
- Calling it “only one win,” Ackermann shifted focus to fixing errors and backing it up on a United Rugby Championship trip to Edinburgh.