The Vodacom Bulls started their United Rugby Championship season with a bonus-point win away to Zebre Parma on Saturday, according to Rugby365. The match in Parma was the Bulls' opening fixture of the campaign.
Supersport.com reported that the Bulls won well but left a large number of points unclaimed during the game. The outlet framed the result as a convincing performance that could have carried a wider margin.
Ahead of the match, the Bulls named their squad for the season opener against Zebre, per a Vodacom Bulls announcement. SA Rugby magazine reported that the team backed a new halfback combination for the fixture. The Citizen noted the Bulls went into the game looking to extend a perfect record against the Italian side.
The result gives the Bulls a winning start and a bonus point from their first outing of the URC season. Rugby365's recap covered the match, while Supersport.com's assessment pointed to the unconverted opportunities as the main shortcoming on the day.
What to watch next: whether the Bulls' new halfback pairing settles quickly and whether the team converts more of its chances in its next URC fixture.