Bulls (23) 39 / Crusaders (10) 24 (Final Score)
The Bulls hosted the Crusaders in the 1st of the 2 semi-finals of the Super 14 this year, at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa, at 17:00. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
This time round the Bulls simply had far too much fire power for the Crusaders, the Bulls won comfortably, by 39 / 24.
The Super 14 final WILL BE at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa.
Well done Bulls…. and well done Crusaders, you were worthy opponents!
Scores:
Bulls: 3 Conversions & 6 Penalties Morne Steyn, 1 Try Pierre Spies, 1 Try Zane Kirchner, 1 Try Fourie du Preez
Crusaders: 3 Conversions & 1 Penalty Dan Cater, 1 Try Richie McCaw, 1 Try Sean Maitland, 1 Try Sam Whitelock
Teams:
Bulls: 15. Zane Kirchner, 14. Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 13. Jaco Pretorius, 12. Wynand Olivier, 11. Francois Hougaard, 10. Morne Steyn, 9. Fourie du Preez, 8. Pierre Spies, 7. Dewald Potgieter, 6. Deon Stegmann, 5. Victor Matfield (c), 4. Danie Rossouw, 3. Werner Kruger, 2. Gary Botha, 1. Gurthro Steenkamp.
Replacements: 16. Bandise Maku, 17. Bees Roux, 18. Flip van der Merwe, 19. Derick Kuün, 20. Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 21. Stephan Dippenaar, 22. Pedrie Wannenburg.
Crusaders: 15. Colin Slade, 14. Sean Maitland, 13. Robert Fruean, 12. Daniel Bowden, 11. Zac Guildford, 10. Dan Carter, 9. Andy Ellis, 8. Kieran Read, 7. Richie McCaw (Captain), 6. George Whitelock, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Brad Thorn, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Ti`i Paulo, 1. Ben Franks.
Replacements: 16. Daniel Perrin, 17. Wyatt Crockett, 18. Chris Jack, 19. Thomas Waldrom, 20. Kahn Fotuali`i, 21. Tim Bateman, 22. Jared Payne
Match Officials:
Referee: Stuart Dickinson
Assistant referees: Jonathan Kaplan, Reuben Rossouw
Television match official: Johann Meuwesen
Timekeeper: Albert Mocke
Kom Bullietjies, moenie agter raak nie, loop sommer voor vanaf die eerste minuut tot die eindfluitjie geblaas het !
@ rugbybal:
I agree – It is the best city in Asia 😀
@ superBul:
Hi Superbul….I am trying glad you made it…
I am trying really hard not to throw my laptop out of the window….I can’t see ANYTHING!!!
Please will you guys keep us informed as to what is happening!
119 @ Rugby_Princess:
dirty mind 😆
but i like your thinking
GO BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSS
and greetings to everyone on this exciteing day.
Saders running on…. not many Saders supporters here….
@ superBul:
Just calling it the way I see it 😆
@ Rugby_Princess:
right Aus netork started their broadcast. Game on soon. Good luck to your team RP.
Sure BBwe will keep you up to date.
I must say my nerves are raw , this is hard, you play a good season and it all could go down the drain.
My wish is that no player gets injured
I wish the ref is at his best
And may the best team win
Bulls running on under loud applause!!
GBS plenty of empty seats …
& what is the brown stuff the planes are spraying ??
Game onnnnnnnnnnn!!
@ Treehugger:
Afternoon Hugs, did you see Puma had also popped in to say good luck to The Bulls this afternoon. I think he is now on a sunlounger sipping Pina Coladas!!
You Sharkies are so sweet!! 😆
131@ Rugby_Princess:
Suzie cocktail….
@ Rugby_Princess:
Genetically altered pesticide, will only affect NZ citizens
Tryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Spiesssssssssss!!
yeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa try Spies
Spies you beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
feck 🙁
Bulls used that ball well
Spies lyk baie verroes … 😉
@ Blue Bird:
Hello my dear friend, hope you have found a website to watch on. Yes us Sharkies are a delightful bunch 😆
Bulls 7 / 0
Push them Bulls , pressure
oh my. Excellent start by the Bulls, yeah they look very rusted 🙂
Ek soek n link wat werk asb!!!!!
Tryyyyyyyyyyyyyy Bulls
TMO
Was it scored??
@ Rugby_Princess:
😆 your team colours look good on that bright green field.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh another possible try bulls,
haha yes yes boys!!!!!!!!!Mooi man pakslae
GO GO GO GO GO BUULS
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