The Bulls have secured a 45-19 win over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship, ensuring they will play their quarter-final at home in Pretoria. The team scored seven impressive tries, with Sergeal Petersen celebrating on his way to the tryline.
URC Quarter-Final Secured
The Bulls needed five log points from the encounter to guarantee a home quarter-final, and they achieved this with a convincing win. Benetton, however, showed grit and scored three tries of their own, with Louis Lynagh scoring twice.
According to the South African Rugby website, the Bulls’ scrum was gaining ascendancy, and when Handre Pollard kicked a scrum penalty to the corner, it was virtually guaranteed that Johan Grobbelaar would go over off the back of a maul.
Key Moments in the Match
Some key moments in the match included a try by Embrose Papier, which was cancelled due to a forward pass, and a try by Cobus Wiese, who picked the ball up and blasted over. The visitors had the last say in the half, with fly-half Rhyno Smith bursting through a gap near the half-way line and scampering to the posts.
The contest remained tight for the next ten minutes until a sweeping Bulls backline movement saw Petersen cut in from the openside touchline and take a pass that split the defence wide open. He showed immense pace to sprint 40 metres to the line.
Here are some key stats from the match:
- 7 tries scored by the Bulls
- 3 tries scored by Benetton
- 45-19 final score
The Bulls will now look forward to their home quarter-final, with the exact date and time to be confirmed. For more information on the United Rugby Championship, visit the official website.
