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)
Cannes tackle die rook uit die Bulle , dit is asof almal deesdae kans sien vir om ons fisies aan te vat
@ fender:
Yes, well if you’re not yet looking good but still won all the games it’s a bonus hey.
Another penalty Bulls… kickable but far against the wind… will they go for touch?
54 The Hurricanes drop their bind at the scrum and the Bulls find touch and set up the attacking line-out. The Hurricanes fail to roll away and Steyn puts it into touch as they move into the Hurricanes 22.
Kyk ek wil nou nie aanhou moan nie maar waarom gee Frans Ludeke nie vir Jaco Pretorius n ruskansie nie, dit verstom my hoe hy aan hom klou.
Relieving penalty for the Canes… eish man
You overseas, Blouste?
Come on Bulls , get a try man !!!
57 No! A lack of support at the breakdown means that the Hurricanes will be able to clear, they have been intense in contact tonight.
Kickable penalty for the Canes… damn ref!
@ fender:
No, but working.
Have to do an Auction just now, so I’m almost out.
Will check back on the score after the game
Bulls 15 / 11
I’m with you on the Jaco issue, Super. How he remains in the team beats me.
Penalty Bulls and Morné slots it
Bulls 18 / 11
Flip on for Bakkies
Eish, stays to close for comfort.
I’m out, chat later guys.
Go BULLS !!!
64 Sloppy work from the restart from th Bulls as they carry it back and then kick it straight out. The Hurricanes storm forward and they are in the 22 now but they lose it forward and the Bulls can regroup, they do so and find touch.
Lam tackles Dewald hard, but injures himself….
This is a hard game….
14 minutes left in the match
Canes over the line.
TMO
66 The Hurricanes come again and Nonu is wrapped up in midfield. They go down the hands and there are some big hits coming in from the Bulls but the Hurricanes are getting their passes away. The next score from either team will be vital, tense phase of the game here.
I know we always knock Vic for playing centre but he really is the best centre the Bulls have got at the moment…..I mean he can catch AND he can pass.
Held up, must be… Matfield doing great work
Hel ons speel nou met die leeu se knaters, ons het lankal grip op die game verloor
scrum 5
Penalty on the 5 for the Canes, they opt for the scrum
@ fender:
but Fender today he worked hard in the tight game
Bulls steal the ball, it’s kicked up field and the Canes run it back
C’mon Bulls, hang on!!!
Penalty Canes on the 22… Matfield gets a team warning
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