'We're still alive': Bulls mentor Jake White remains upbeat despite mini-slump

Bulls director of rugby Jake White says they're still alive in the United Rugby Championship, noting that their excellent start to the competition has saved them from their current minor slump.

The Bulls' 27-22 loss to Munster at Loftus Versfeld last Saturday was their second consecutive defeat and their third on the bounce in all competitions when combined with the Champions Cup loss to Northampton Saints.

The Bulls remain in the hunt for a home playoff despite gifting five points to Munster, as their fourth-place standing with 46 points means they're four points ahead of fifth-placed Benetton.