Super Rugby 2019: Vodacom Bulls vs Cell C Sharks – Live Game Article

Published 9 March 2019 | By grootblousmile

Bulls (19) 37 / 14 (0) Sharks (Final Score)

The Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks did battle in Round 1 of Super Rugby 2019 at

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Bulls:

Penalties – Handré Pollard (5)
Drop Goals – Handré Pollard (1)
Tries – Jesse Kriel (1), Rosko Specman (2)
Conversions – Handré Pollard (2)

Sharks:

Penalties – 0
Drop Goals – 0
Tries – Jeremy Ward (1), Daniel du Preez (1)
Conversions – Robert du Preez (2)

Teams:

Vodacom Bulls	Cell C Sharks
9 March 2019 at 17:15 SA Time
Team: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Dylan Sage, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Handré Pollard (Captain), 9 Ivan van Zyl, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Tim Agaba, 6 Jannes Kirsten, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Hanro Liebenberg, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Lizo Gqoboka Replacements: 16 Corniel Els, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Dayan van der Westhuizen, 19 Thembelani Bholi, 20 Paul Schoeman, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Manie Libbock, 23 Divan Rossouw	Team: 15 Rhyno Smith, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Jeremy Ward, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder (Captain), 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jacques Vermeulen, 6 Wian Vosloo, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Gideon Koegelenberg, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Tendai Mtawarira Replacements: 16 Fezokhule Mbatha, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Ruben van Heerden, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 André Esterhuizen, 23 Curwin Bosch

Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: Egon Seconds (South Africa), Divan Uys (South Africa)
TMO: Christie du Preez (South Africa)

98 Responses to Super Rugby 2019: Vodacom Bulls vs Cell C Sharks – Live Game Article

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Bullscot on 9 March 2019 at 4:58 pm

GO BULLS!
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:00 pm

1 @ Bullscot:
Hello Bully!

How are you, my friend?
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Bullscot on 9 March 2019 at 5:05 pm

@ grootblousmile:
Hi Gbs ok thanks how are things your side ou pel?
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:10 pm

3 @ Bullscot:
Fine thanks… the usual situation applies… hahaha

What do you think is going to happen in this match?
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:11 pm

If I am not mistaken, the Bulls have won the last 7 against the Sharks…
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:12 pm

Bit worried about this game… and the changes the Bulls were forced to make.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:13 pm

Sharks out on the field…
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Bullscot on 9 March 2019 at 5:13 pm

@ grootblousmile:
That’s good. Hopefully we can win but not sure as not seen enough of the teams this year.
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Bullscot on 9 March 2019 at 5:14 pm

Got to again hope can pop back and see a good result enjoy the game
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:14 pm

The Bulls also out on the field…

Pollard leading out for his 50th Super Rugby cap
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:15 pm

Game ON!

Kick-Off by the Bulls!
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:16 pm

Early pressure by the Bulls… but tidied up well by the Sharks and a good clearance.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:17 pm

Bulls penalty advantage… and another…
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:18 pm

Back for 1 of the 2 penalties… he chooses the high tackle one in centre field, not the lineout infringement…

Posts.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:19 pm

Bulls 3 / 0 Sharks
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:22 pm

Good turnover for the Bulls… kicked far ahead by Gelant…
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:22 pm

Bulls lineout, just inside the Sharks 22.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:23 pm

Sharks steal the lineout.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:24 pm

Bulls penalty again… playing the No 9 behind the ruck.

This one also very kickable.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:24 pm

Bulls 6 / 0 Sharks
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:26 pm

Knocked by Schreuder, behind the lineout…

Bulls scrum…
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:27 pm

2 Reset scrums…
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:28 pm

Another reset…

Come on referee… this can’t go on like this!
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:29 pm

22m Drop Out for the Sharks.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:30 pm

Specman almost put away with a clever little stab…

Specman just unable to gather the ball.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:32 pm

Brilliant touchfinder by Rhyno Smith for the Sharks…. deep in the Bulls 22.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:33 pm

Good clearance by Pollard!!
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:34 pm

Robert du Preez knocks… in contact.
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:35 pm

Try Jesse Kriel, Bulls… off good running from the scrum!
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grootblousmile on 9 March 2019 at 5:37 pm

Bulls 13 / 0 Sharks

Super Rugby 2019: Vodacom Bulls vs Cell C Sharks – Live Game Article

Bulls (19) 37 / 14 (0) Sharks (Final Score)

Vodacom Bulls

Cell C Sharks

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