50 - 34Full Time |
Timeline
10. Jaco van der Walt | 2' | |
4' | 10. Jurie Matthee | |
17' | 10. Jurie Matthee | |
8. Nizaam Carr | 20' | |
21' | 5. Gary Porter | |
22' | 10. Jurie Matthee | |
26' | 13. Wandisile Simelane | |
27' | 10. Jurie Matthee | |
30' | 9. Imad Khan | |
30' | 10. Jurie Matthee | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 38' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 39' | |
8. Mpilo Gumede | 41' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 42' | |
3. Francois Klopper | 46' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 47' | |
21. Zak Burger | 52' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 53' | |
2. Joe van Zyl | 55' | |
61' | 11. Angelo Davids | |
62' | 10. Jurie Matthee | |
16. Juann Else | 70' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 71' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 80' | |
10. Jaco van der Walt | 81' |
Blue Bulls
# | Player | Yellow Card | Red Card | T | C | P | DG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dylan Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Joe van Zyl | 0 | 0 | 1 (55') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Khuta Mchunu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Cobus Wiese | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | JF van Heerden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Nizaam Carr | 1 (20') | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Merve Olivier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Mpilo Gumede | 0 | 0 | 1 (41') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Zak Burger | 0 | 0 | 1 (52') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Jaco van der Walt | 0 | 0 | 2 (38', 80') | 6 (39', 42', 47', 53', 71', 81') | 1 (2') | 0 |
11 | Stravino Jacobs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Chris Smit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Aphiwe Dyantyi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Sergeal Petersen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Boeta Chamberlain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Juann Else | 0 | 0 | 1 (70') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Jacques Van Rooyen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Francois Klopper | 0 | 0 | 1 (46') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Jannes Kirsten | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Sintu Manjezi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
21 | Keagan Johannes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Lionel Mapoe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Nama Xaba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Western Province
# | Player | Yellow Card | Red Card | T | C | P | DG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lizo Gqoboka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | JJ Kotze | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Sazi Sandi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Hendre Stassen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Gary Porter | 0 | 0 | 1 (21') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Paul de Villiers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Divan Fuller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Willie Engelbrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Imad Khan | 0 | 0 | 1 (30') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Jurie Matthee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 (22', 27', 30', 62') | 1 (17') | 1 (4') |
11 | Angelo Davids | 0 | 0 | 1 (61') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Jonathan Roche | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Wandisile Simelane | 0 | 0 | 1 (26') | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Courtnall Skosan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Clayton Blommetjies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Scarra Ntubeni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Alistair Vermaak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Corne Weilbach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Andre Goedhals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | CJ Velleman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
21 | Labib Kannemeyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Damian Markus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Luke Burger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
1 | 0 |
0 | 0 |
7 | 4 |
6 | 4 |
1 | 1 |
0 | 1 |
Results
Team | Carries | Tackles | Tries | Conversions | Points | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Bulls | 125 | 86 | 7 | 6 | 50 | Win |
Western Province | 70 | 139 | 4 | 4 | 34 | Loss |
Recap
Blue Bulls vs Western Province: A Dramatic Comeback Against Western Province
At Loftus Versfeld, the Vodacom Bulls roared back in spectacular fashion to clinch a 50-34 victory over DHL Western Province, reclaiming the top spot in the Currie Cup standings. This thrilling encounter was a game of two halves, showcasing the Bulls’ resilience and the Province’s flair for unpredictability.
First Half: Western Province’s Blitz
Western Province stunned the Bulls early, racing to a 27-10 lead at halftime. Jurie Matthee’s precision with the boot, including a drop goal and several conversions, was complemented by tries from Gary Porter, Wandisile Simelane, Imad Khan, and Angelo Davids. The Bulls seemed on the ropes, struggling to find their rhythm, especially after a yellow card to Nizaam Carr added to their challenges.
Second Half: Bulls’ Stunning Comeback
The second half saw a complete turnaround, with the Bulls roaring back into contention. Jaco Van Der Walt was the architect of this comeback, scoring two tries and adding multiple conversions and a penalty. The Bulls’ forward pack dominated, with Mpiloh Gumede, Francois Klopper, Zak Burger, Joe Van Zyl, and Juann Else all crossing the whitewash. Van Der Walt’s performance earned him Player of the Match honors, highlighting his crucial role in the turnaround.