Bulls set up all-SA semi after 42–33 win over Edinburgh
Six-try Bulls survive early scare to outclass Edinburgh and book home semi-final against the Sharks.
The Vodacom Bulls powered into the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a thrilling 42–33 win over Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
It was a match filled with drama and 11 tries, as the Bulls overturned a 21–18 halftime deficit with a dominant second-half display. Canan Moodie, Keagan Johannes, and Ruan Nortje scored quick tries early in the second stanza to give the home side breathing room.
Cameron Hanekom, David Kriel, and Harold Vorster also dotted down, while the Bulls showed character after a poor start and two yellow cards.
The win sets up a mouth-watering all-South African semi-final against the Hollywoodbets Sharks, who edged Munster in a penalty shootout after their match ended 24–24 in Durban.
Kick-off at Loftus is at 18:15 this Saturday, with a Grand Final spot on the line.
Scorers:
Vodacom Bulls 42 (18) – Tries: Cameron Hanekom, David Kriel, Harold Vorster, Canan Moodie, Keagan Johannes, Ruan Nortje. Conversions: Johannes (3). Penalty goals: Johannes (2).
Edinburgh 33 (21) – Tries: Harry Paterson, Ross Thompson (2), Ewan Ashman, Wes Goosen. Conversions: Thompson (4).
