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Bulls Maintain Perfect Currie Cup Start as Sharks Shift Priorities

Following dominant wins, Kennedy Tsimba has urged a game-by-game approach to ensure the team hits its stride at the competition’s business end.

16 August 2003, Kennedy Tsimba in action during the ABSA Currie Cup match played between the Blue Bulls and the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus in Pretoria, South Africa Photo Credit:©Duif du ToitGallo Images
VIDEO: Sharks won't compromise URC to salvage Currie Cup
VIDEO: Rampaging Bulls getting 'creative' with their coaching

Overview

  • The Bulls opened the Currie Cup with emphatic victories over Western Province (48-23) and defending champions the Sharks (64-0) to top the standings with 10 points.
  • Assistant coach Kennedy Tsimba emphasized creative load management and mental freshness to guard against complacency after the team’s whitewash of the Sharks.
  • Lessons from last season’s unbeaten run and semifinal exit are informing the Bulls’ strategy to peak later in the competition.
  • Sharks coach JP Pietersen confirmed that the franchise will prioritize player development for the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup over salvaging their Currie Cup campaign.
  • After conceding more than 100 points in two matches, the Sharks have effectively abandoned their title defence and will continue fielding age-group talent to build depth for international tournaments.