The Bulls and Glasgow Warriors played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with the hosts winning 40-34 in a United Rugby Championship clash.
The result means Glasgow could lose top spot in the URC standings to either Leinster or Munster as they leave Loftus with just two log points.
As for the Bulls, Acker van der Merwe, Cameron Hannekom, Elli Rowe and Kanan Moody took them up to five points, while Chris Smith added 20 points to his tally with a perfect kicking performance. Kurt-Lee Arendse and Moody shined once again in Jake White’s attack along with Willie Le Roux.
Franco Smith’s side threatened a late comeback with tries from Matt Fagerson, Kyle Steyn, Sebastian Canlier and Duncan Weir crossing, but ultimately fell short.
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They entered the final quarter with a 37-10 lead, but the league leaders fought back with three tries in eight minutes, raising hopes of extending URC’s winning streak to seven games.
However, fly-half Smith scored a penalty to force the Bulls into a corner, resulting in their first defeat in the competition since December.
Glasgow’s spectacular display after the hour mark and Weir’s three goals from the final kick of the match ensured at least two bonus points in a dramatic encounter between the title rivals.
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Fagerson gave him an early lead. but Right after Kyle Stein It was sent Former Springbok hooker van der Merwe touched down from a well-worked play that resulted in a tip tackle on the sin bin.
glasgow was having a hard time They faced a wave of attacks and broke through their own half, but there was nothing flashy about their next try. They are The intense pressure caused a leak, leading to a cross from No. 8 Hanekom.
George Horne and Smith exchanged penalties and the Bulls executed an electric try that started when Glasgow had possession of the ball. Own attack.
The ball was threaded To Arense and The South African wing continued downfield. but Just as Stein made the tackle, Lue arrived to receive the scoring pass.
Bonus points secured Six minutes after the interval, some sharp handling exposed Glasgow’s passive defense and Moody crossed.
With victory now looking impossible, the Warriors were focused on earning their own bonus points, and Horn’s nice long pass fell into the arms of Steyn, helping their cause with an easy score. rush in.
but, flash The comeback began when Canlier scored an interception try. and Then weir finishing It was a brilliant move that confused the Bulls with his wonderful running line and pinpoint handling.
Smith slammed the door.but, Weir scored a second losing bonus point before going for goal with a penalty.
team
Bull: 15 Willie Le Roux, 14 Canaan Moody, 13 David Kriel, 12 Harold Forster, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Ellie Rowe (c), 6 Markon van Staden, 5 Luan Nortje (c), 4 Luan Vermaak, 3 Wilco Lowe, 2 Acker van der Merwe, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Replacement: 16 Johan Grobbelaar, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Francois Klopper, 19 Reinhard Ludwig, 20 Nizam Kerr, 21 Zack Berger, 22 Jaco van der Walt, 23 Devon Williams
Glasgow Warriors: 15 Josh McKay, 14 Kyle Steyn (c), 13 Stafford McDowall, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Sebastian Canlier, 10 Tom Jordan, 9 George Horne, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Scott Cummings, 4 Gregor Brown, 3 Murphy Walker, 2 Grant Stewart, 1 Jamie Batty
Replacement: 16 Johnny Matthews, 17 Nathan McBeth, 18 Xander Fagerson, 19 Max Williamson, 20 Ewan Ferry, 21 Henco Venter, 22 Jamie Dobbie, 23 Duncan Weir
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)
Assistant referee: AJ Jacobs (SARU), Dayren November (SARU)
TMO: Craig Evans (WRU)
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