Game slipping away from the Bulls... physicality lacking, discipline and game management poor in the early stages of the second half. By contrast Ulster growing in confidence, winning territory and getting rewards

Bulls claimed maximum points from first 2 games, but there was a big question around their D. Chickens came home to roost in Belfast. 4 tries and 28pts leaked (now 14 tries conceded in 3 games, and 99 pts). Game management not good enough v Ulster, but D was poor once again.

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My URC assessment after 3 rounds, and ahead of a key round this weekend: Stormers: Best balance, yet can improve📈 Bulls: Not delivering on D or physically...yet 👊 Sharks: Tough climb ahead, but there's hope ⛰️ Lions: Caught in a cycle of mediocrity😵‍💫 rugby365.com/tournaments/un…

Marnus van der Merwe and the Scarlets are feasting at the breakdown. Accuracy and physicality not quite there for the Lions, losing the battle over the ball as well as the race to the rucks.

Scrum penalty, pinpoint kick into the corner, clinical finish from the maul. Much better from the Lions, in terms of accuracy and game management.

Much needed BP win for the Lions at home. Scrum and attacking maul key in the lead-up to a few tries.

Class decision making by Ulster to finish that try. Sharks defence exposed early doors.

Scrum aside, that's a poor display by the Sharks in the 1st half. Handling errors galore, defence lacking punch and connection... and missed goal-kicks when they do manage to build pressure. By contrast, Ulster have been clinical. Giving the Sharks a lesson in the Tank...

Sharks scrum laden with Bok heavies are keeping the hosts in the game. Another magnificent set-piece. Destroyed Ulster. Finally getting some reward for scrum dominance, some 50 mins into the game.

Ulster fully deserved the victory in Durban. Superior in every department bar the scrum. Margin may have been greater but for set-piece struggles. Back-to-back bonus-point victories against two of the SA big dogs. Massive statement from the Ulstermen. Yet to lose this season

Hugely disappointing Sharks performance, especially after such a poor tour... Leaked 17 without reply in first 20, always chasing game thereafter. Defence, discipline, game management shocking, even with Boks in tow. Sharks still searching for a win after four rounds...

Wow, that's a massive result for Munster in isolation, and in the context of the URC. 4/4 this season! Meanwhile, defending champs Leinster are 1/4, and have accumulated a mere 6 log points. Most surprising is their 0 point return from the home match against Munster tonight...

Proper grind in the 1st half in Parma, but the Stormers forwards are on top. If they can maximise that advantage in the 2nd, they should bank the 5 log points. Just need to sharpen up decision-making after 1st phase.

Stormers deliver another balanced performance showcasing their strengths and their potential. Scrum and maul influential again, and De Villiers et al continue to make an impression at the breakdown. Defence has conceded just 3 tries in 4 games this season. Great turnaround

(Italian) job done in Parma.... Stormers finish the round at the top of the URC log. 4 wins for Dobbo's side after 4 rounds, and 19 out of a possible 20 log points. Playing a balanced game, and juggling squad well thus far. Dream start.

Rassie Erasmus' selections reflect the challenges (and opportunities) of the upcoming 5-week tour to the north. Chance to grow and develop, but enough experience in the squad to target wins v France and Ireland (and 5/5 overall). My analysis on the group rugby365.com/countries/sout…