Hurricanes (3) 14 / Bulls (15) 26 (Final Score)
The Hurricanes hosted the Bulls at McLean Park, Napier at 08:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
The Bulls started well with the wind and the early penalties as well as 2 Morné Steyn drop goals set up a good early lead. After that the canes were always playing catch-up rugby and eventually the Bulls ground out a 12-point win, in New Zealand.
Scorers:
Hurricanes: 2 Penalties Daniel Kirkpatrick, 1 Penalty Aaron Cruden, 1 Try Serge Lilo
Bulls: 5 Penalties & 2 Drop Goals Morné Steyn, 1 Try Francois Hougaard
Teams:
Hurricanes: 15 Cory Jane, 14 Julian Savea, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 9 Chris Eaton, 8 Victor Vito, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jack Lam, 5 Jason Eaton, 4 Jeremy Thrush, 3 Neemia Tialata, 2 Andrew Hore (captain), 1 John Schwalger.
Replacements: 16 Dane Coles, 17 Michael Bent, 18 James Broadhurst, 19 Mark Reddish, 20 Tyson Keats, 21 Aaron Cruden, 22 Charlie Ngatai.
Bulls: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Francois Hougaard, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Dewald Potgieter, 6 Deon Stegmann, 5 Victor Matfield (captain), 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Gary Botha, 1 Dean Greyling.
Replacements: 16 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 17 Rossouw de Klerk, 18 Flip van der Merwe, 19 Derick Kuün, 20 Francois Brummer, 21 Gerhard van den Heever, 22 Jaco van der Westhuyzen.
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand), Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
TMO: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
@ fender:146 – Well I am at home right now so can’t tell. But later there will be plenty Sharks flags flying out of cars.
Overcast as I said it would be. Rain forecast for later and it is humid.
3 more games left in Super Rugby today… I suppose I should get the 3 Game threads set up to appear later…
Ja, the weather could play a role, hey Puma? But I mean the fans must be confident of a home win. After all, when last did a side from the Cape win at the tank?
Super, dit was soos altyd ‘n rare pleasure om virrie Bulls te skree. En baie bly dat Vic ennie manne die knoop kon deurhak oppie ou end.
Ok, see you guys later then….
@ fender:153 – Well not that confident. Stormers are playing great rugby. Also think our team gonna be really tired mate from all the travel. Remember Sharks played on Sunday and 3 hours later they were on a flight home. Hectic. So hope we can but think Stormers could win this.
@ fender:155 – Cheers Fender.
Well done Bulls!
Geluk aan die bulls,ek kon nie die game kyk nie want ek wat te hangover,harde water se skuld.sal maar vandag op water bly.
Well Done Bulle, it’s a good win abroad…. The SA teams are beginning to win overseas, even the Cheetahs have joined the fray…. Now we need a Lions victory for sure!!
And later we will see if the Stormers are the real deal!!
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