Bulls (14) 36 / 26 (9) Force (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 17:05 SA Time (15:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Bulls:
- Penalties – Morné Steyn (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Morné Steyn (1), Sampie Mastriet (1), Jean Cook (1), Werner Kruger (2)
- Conversions – Morné Steyn (2)
Force:
- Penalties – Sias Ebersohn (2)
- Drop Goals – Sias Ebersohn (2)
- Tries – Angus Cottrell (1), Toby Lynn (1)
- Conversions – Sias Ebersohn (2)
Teams:
Bulls: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Sampie Mastriet, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Pierre Spies (Captain), 7 Jacques Potgieter, 6 Arno Botha, 5 Juandre Kruger, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Morné Mellet.
Replacements: 16 Willie Wepener, 17 Frik Kirsten, 18 Grant Hattingh, 19 Jean Cook, 20 Jano Vermaak, 21 Louis Fouché, 22 Jan Serfontein.
Western Force: 15 Will Tupou, 14 Nick Cummins, 13 Winston Stanley, 12 Kyle Godwin, 11 Alfie Mafi, 10 Sias Ebersohn, 9 Alby Mathewson, 8 Richard Brown, 7 Matt Hodgson (Captain), 6 Angus Cottrell, 5 Hugh McMeniman, 4 Toby Lynn, 3 Salesi Ma’afu, 2 Nathan Charles, 1 Pek Cowan
Replacements: 16 Heath Tessmann, 17 Tetera Faulkner, 18 Sam Wykes, 19 Ben McCalman, 20 Chris Alcock, 21 Mick Snowden, 22 Jayden Hayward
Referee: Jason Jaftha (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa), Sieg van Staden (South Africa)
TMO: Johan Greeff (South Africa)
@ superBul:Agree. The most positive thing to take out of this match, is that, in a funny way, the Bulls are, every now and then, showing that they are trying to play a different game plan, the problem is, that they keep falling back to their old ways, as soon as they lose confidence, or give it to stain. Also, when they do play something different, it seems to stun the other players in the team, and they look like deers in headlights. There was a point in the first half where Zane ran the ball, when the forwards obviously thought that he would kick. He ran straight between his players and went to ground when he was tackled, but none of his own players supported him, and the Force came away with the ball.
They just need the confidence to play the different game, and they will be in a winning way again. They will win this game, but I hope they learn from the bit that they lost, and not fall back into the trap of their usual game plan, because they will lose against the stronger teams.
Punte Pretoria !
Nog n drie dan is alles vergewe he he
Come on Bulls… the mauls are working, use them!
203 @ Puma:
Cheers Puma, enjoy
@ Loosehead:
198
i really hoped we would try some new things, the Bulls need a NZ coach, some totally new ideas
Come on Bools! Another try and don’t give these Farce any points!
Bjorn Basson down…
Penalty Bulls!
Big loss, Bjorn. He has come of age as a player. Get well soon, pal.
Oh no man, Bjorn injured again, demmit!
216 @ The_Young_Turk:
Snap #210
Cook has made a massive impact since coming on. He needs to start for the Bulls
Not watching, does Bassons injury look serious?
Penalty Bulls… very close!
How different the Bulls are when they play rugby. Great stuff.
222 @ Bullscot:Yes, looked like ligaments. Will be out for a month or two, I am sure
5m Lineout for the Bulls…
AAARGH! Dammit!
Force scrum, knock by Wepener.
Free Kick Bulls… come ON!!
225 @ Just For Kicks:
Thanks JFK, ag no that doesnt sound good after all the time was out last year too…hope he recovers in good time all the best Basson
Tryyyyyyyyyyyy Werner!
Yes, Yes, Yes!!!
Lekker!!!
Bulls top the log
Brilliant so close to the end!
Not impressed but glad we got over for this try, my pick was 11 , close enough for me
Final Score: Vodacom Bulls 36 / 26 Western Force
Right, Loosy. Lead us through the next match please. And make it enjoyable!
Bools sneak the bonus after the final whistle! But need a farken big kick up their collective backsides.
Gooi daai gees Ladies
Jille ma ek kuier nou lekka
LEKKKKKER BULLE
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