Cobus Wiese Calls For "Desperation" As Bulls Prepare For High-Stakes Munster Clash At Loftus

Cobus Wiese urges the Bulls to find their "desperation" as they prepare for a physical URC battle against a star-studded Munster side in Pretoria.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:22 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

The Battle For Physical Dominance At Loftus

The Bulls are bracing for a high-intensity forward battle as they welcome Munster to Pretoria this Saturday. Reflecting on a recent setback against the Stormers, utility forward Cobus Wiese noted that the team felt outmatched in terms of "desperation" during their arch-rivalry clash. To avoid a similar pitfall against the Irish province, Wiese emphasized that the Bulls' pack must prioritize physicality and set-piece dominance. Prop Gerhard Steenekamp has been highlighted as a key figure in ensuring the Bulls' scrum provides the necessary platform to dictate the game's tempo.

Munster Bolstered By Returning Internationals

The challenge for the home side has been amplified by the inclusion of Ireland stars Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, and Jeremy Loughman in the Munster touring squad. Wiese identified Crowley as currently the premier fly-half in Ireland, praising his game management and ability to read defensive lines. The Bulls have also taken specific note of Loughman’s versatility as a prop capable of scrummaging on both sides, a technical asset that Munster will likely look to exploit at altitude.

Consistency Remains The Objective For Pretoria

Despite a comprehensive victory over Cardiff in their previous outing, the Bulls' season has been characterized by fluctuating form. Wiese admitted that while the squad has shown flashes of championship potential, they have also been "bullied" in certain fixtures where their intensity dropped. The mission for Saturday is to produce a cohesive squad effort that avoids the 50/50 errors and handling inaccuracies that have plagued their more difficult performances this season.