Bulls backing their defence
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The Bulls' chances of a successful start to their Australasian tour will hinge on their ability to rein in the hard-running Blues in Auckland on Friday.
Bulls captain Pierre Spies, speaking in a teleconference call from Auckland where they are preparing for the Round 14 encounter at Eden Park, said he is confident his team's defence is up to the challenge.
The Blues currently rank second in Super Rugby for defenders beaten, even though they have just two wins from 12 starts and sit third from bottom on the table.
However, the Bulls - who rank fourth in the competition for tackle s…
Bulls captain Pierre Spies, speaking in a teleconference call from Auckland where they are preparing for the Round 14 encounter at Eden Park, said he is confident his team's defence is up to the challenge.
The Blues currently rank second in Super Rugby for defenders beaten, even though they have just two wins from 12 starts and sit third from bottom on the table.
However, the Bulls - who rank fourth in the competition for tackle s…