Latest results of the Super 14 and Vodacom Cup.
Super 14
Chiefs 18 vs 23 Reds
The resurgent Reds overturned a 0-15 deficit to pull off yet another giant slaying act by beating the Chiefs 23-18 in their Super 14 rugby match played in Hamilton on Friday.
Brumbies 24-13 Lions
A courageous Lions defensive display denied the Brumbies a bonus point in their 24-13 win in Canberra.
Vodacom Cup
Blue Bulls 29 vs 15 Pumas
The Vodacom Blue Bulls scored 22 points in the second half to beat the Pumas 29-15 (half-time 7-3) after an uninspiring first half in their Vodacom Cup match in Pretoria on Friday.
Scorers:
Vodacom Blue Bulls – Tries: Okkie Kruger, Stefan Watermeyer, Zane Botha, Deon Helberg. Conversions: Francois Brummer (2), Marnitz Boshoff. Penalty: Brummer.
Pumas – Tries: Jaco Bouwer, Eduan van der Walt. Conversion: Braam Pretorius. Penalty: Pretorius.
Griffons 31 vs 59 Griquas
Defending champions Griquas picked up their first win in this year’s Vodacom Cup when they beat the Griffons 59-31 (halftime 33-3) in a North section match played at the North West stadium in Welkom on Friday.
Scorers:
Griffons 31 – Tries: Nicky Steyn (2), Albert Parsons, Darryl Coeries. Conversions: Tiaan van Wyk (4). Penalty: Van Wyk.
Griquas 59 – Tries: Wesley Wilkins, Simon Westraadt (2), Zhahier Ryland (2), Coenie van Wyk, Albertus Buckle (2), Herman Pretorius. Conversions: Van Wyk (5), Donald Stevens (2).
Leopards 52 vs 11 Namibia Welwitschias
Two tries apiece by Michael Bondesio, Jovan Bowles, Gavin Williamson and Deon Scholtz saw the Leopards to a comprehensive 52-11 (half-time 26-11) victory over the Namibia Welwitschias in their Vodacom Cup match at Olen Park in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Scorers
Leopards – Tries: Michael Bondesio (2), Jovan Bowles (2), Gavin Williamson (2), Deon Scholtz (2). Conversions: Marcel du Toit (4), Clayton Durand (2).
Namibia Welwitschias – Try: Llewellyn Winkler. Penalties: Chrisander Botha (2).
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