That isn't excusing the decision to play the team the Bulls did. But their reasoning is understandable, at least.
Tough choices are made, and not always great.
Getting the scheduling right would go a long way to fixing that.

There will be many who will celebrate the Bulls demise tonight, and they can have their celebrations.
But it does underline that the playing field isn't level, and without a global season, clearly defined, well-thought out schedules, SA teams will always be at a disadvantage

Paul Williams “Absolute turbo bastards!”

I think I’ll get that printed on a T-shirt. A royal blue one. 💙

Inside the Melbourne Rebels locker room. Solid rig Filipo 💪

Nearly ready to go. Mairwen 1 Tawel Nos. DOB Nov 28th 2022 weighing in at 805 Kg. Lot 66 Hereford Cattle UK Spring Sale.

Unfortunately teams from South Africa have to travel north or east if they are to play cross border competitions due to geographical location, no way around that…at least in Europe they are in same time zones, which makes broadcast & commercial deals much more palatable.

Leinster get a lot of grief, on occasions.

Which is to be expected when you have a squad like that.

But today.

They were.

To use an elite coaching term, that is rarely used outside of professional rugby circles.

Absolute, turbo bastards.

Football ⚽️❤️

The hardest man alive is the Aviva Stadium security dude who gets his foot stepped on by Will Skelton’s studs and doesn’t flinch.

#LEIvLAR

Incredible result from Quins. Fair play.

And a timely reminder to some of those who hammer the Gallagher Prem.

Gutted about the result last night, but did pick up a bargain in the club shop. Love an end of season sale

Fantastic result 👏

Fantastic win for Northampton.

But the Bulls are better than that.

Without doubt, the result of the day is Harlequins.

That's about as big an away performance as you'll ever see in European elite competition.

Genuinely stunning.

Leinster get a lot of grief, on occasions.

Which is to be expected when you have a squad like that.

But today.

They were.

To use an elite coaching term, that is rarely used outside of professional rugby circles.

Absolute, turbo bastards.

This clip shows where Leinster struggled in the past against La Rochelle. But they deserve massive credit for a near perfect performance in both attack and defense tonight #LEIvLAR #LEIvSR

Second game of the weekend. 😎

Thank you so much to everyone who came and supported us this evening.

I don’t think Kingsholm has had its own voice drowned out by ‘Hymns and Arias’ before. You were magnificent.

Let’s repeat it at our final regular league game at home this season, versus Dragons.

Wow Presenter of the Year from The Royal Television Society 🥹 such an honour.. Diolch, Thank you @s4c @whispercymru for all your support, for showing so much faith in me and to the awesome team in front & behind the camera on our World Cup coverage… You all rock x

Paul Williams EXTRA TIME

THE PEOPLE DEMAND EXTRA TIME