Results of the Weekend

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).