The Blue Bulls believe the pressure will be largely on the Free State Cheetahs when the two sides meet in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The Cheetahs have been dominant in the domestic competition‚ discarding the opposition with ease on the way to becoming the only side to have not suffered defeat in the Currie Cup this season. While Franco Smith’s coalition of Cheetahs have played with confidence that has not been seen in the Free State in years‚ Bulls backline coach David Manuel believes playing in the final and the burden of trying to please the home fans will put their opponents under pressure. "The Cheetahs have had a good season and play some awesome rugby," Manuel said. Smith had been innovative in his thinking, he said. "He has brought something special in how he has coached the side. We have prepared based on what they have shown, but we also expect something new. "But I believe the pressure will be on them as the hosts. There is huge expectation from the...
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