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Four rounds into the URC, South African rugby is telling a story of extremes. The Bulls are grappling with the aftermath of a dramatic internal revolution - a team still adjusting after major changes under Johann Ackermann. Defensive gaps, shaky lineouts, and inconsistent performances reveal the real challenges facing Loftus, as MW Welman and Harry Jones examine what it will take for the Bulls to regain stability and identity this season.In stark contrast, the Stormers under John Dobson are thriving this season. Calm, cohesive, and tactically sharp, they offer a blueprint of what stability, culture, and leadership can achieve. From the brilliance of Evan Roos to Dobbo’s subtle cultural adjustments, this is a team firing on all cylinders and in this episode, we explore what we think might be Dobbo’s secret sauce.The episode also features the return of the Harry Index, ranking form teams after four rounds, sparking debate and revealing which sides are finding their feet and which are still in transition. This isn’t just results - it’s an exploration of the philosophies, tensions, and personalities shaping South African rugby today. The Bulls’ post-revolution aftermath versus the Stormers’ quiet mastery makes this URC season one to watch very closely!
By MW Welman and Harry Jones5
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Four rounds into the URC, South African rugby is telling a story of extremes. The Bulls are grappling with the aftermath of a dramatic internal revolution - a team still adjusting after major changes under Johann Ackermann. Defensive gaps, shaky lineouts, and inconsistent performances reveal the real challenges facing Loftus, as MW Welman and Harry Jones examine what it will take for the Bulls to regain stability and identity this season.In stark contrast, the Stormers under John Dobson are thriving this season. Calm, cohesive, and tactically sharp, they offer a blueprint of what stability, culture, and leadership can achieve. From the brilliance of Evan Roos to Dobbo’s subtle cultural adjustments, this is a team firing on all cylinders and in this episode, we explore what we think might be Dobbo’s secret sauce.The episode also features the return of the Harry Index, ranking form teams after four rounds, sparking debate and revealing which sides are finding their feet and which are still in transition. This isn’t just results - it’s an exploration of the philosophies, tensions, and personalities shaping South African rugby today. The Bulls’ post-revolution aftermath versus the Stormers’ quiet mastery makes this URC season one to watch very closely!

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