Blue Bulls

55 - 21

Full Time

Griffons

Blue Bulls vs Griffons

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt converts the try.

83'

Try

Blue Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sibongile Novuka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Keagan Johannes sets up the try.

82'

Blue Bulls go for goal with Jaco van der Walt taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blue Bulls is finished off by Nama Xaba

77'

Spellbinding play by Mpilo Gumede is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mpilo Gumede bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Mpilo Gumede took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Andrew Kota has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Griffons results in a try for Curtly Thomas

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Curtly Thomas took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Buhle Siyasanga Nojekwa.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Willem van den Hever took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Cyster took full advantage.

71'

Griffons make a substitution with Duan Pretorius coming on.

67'

Griffons make a substitution with Lungisile Mbiko coming off.

67'

Jaco van der Walt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Keagan Johannes

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Keagan Johannes goes through the gap.

66'

Griffons sub Lungisile Mbiko comes onto the field.

63'

Calla Pienaar departs for Griffons.

63'

Conversion

The Griffons supporters go wild as Andrew Kota successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Griffons leads to a try for Cheslin Arendse

62'

Spellbinding play by Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheslin Arendse goes through the gap.

62'

Conversion

The Blue Bulls supporters go wild as Jaco van der Walt successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Lionel Mapoe

59'

Boeta Chamberlain played a key part in that try.

59'

Keagan Johannes comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Zak Burger leaves the field.

57'

Stravino Jacobs comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Henry Immelman leaves the field.

57'

Jaco van der Walt comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Cornal Hendricks leaves the field.

57'

Mpilo Gumede comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Mihlali Mosi leaves the field.

57'

Merwe Olivier comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Cyle Brink leaves the field.

57'

Jacques van Rooyen comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Mornay Smith leaves the field.

57'

Dylan Smith comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Tielman Nieuwoudt leaves the field.

57'

Tiaan Lange comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Juann Else leaves the field.

57'

Mingo Piti comes on for Griffons.

56'

Thato Mavundla leaves the field.

56'

Cheslin Arendse comes on for Griffons.

55'

Duan Pretorius leaves the field.

55'

Buhle Siyasanga Nojekwa comes on.

54'

Moango Ngundue comes off.

54'

Xolani Jacobs comes on.

54'

Mthokozisi Gumede comes off.

54'

Willem van den Hever comes on.

54'

Chadley Wenn comes off.

54'

What a run here by Henry Immelman as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Boeta Chamberlain kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Zak Burger from scoring as they record the try for Blue Bulls.

50'

What a run here by Zak Burger as they get over the gainline!

50'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Curtly Thomas getting some game time.

49'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Rian Olivier being replaced.

49'

Griffons make a substitution with Duan Pretorius coming on.

43'

Griffons make a substitution with Dewald Human coming off.

43'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Sibongile Novuka being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blue Bulls as Juann Else goes over.

34'

Conversion

Andrew Kota does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Keanu Vers as they go over the white wash for a try.

31'

Trouble here as Keanu Vers breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr is finished off with a try.

31'

Boeta Chamberlain curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Canan Moodie scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Canan Moodie breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Zak Burger is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Henry Immelman breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blue Bulls is finished off by Cornal Hendricks

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cornal Hendricks bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

24'

Zak Burger played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dewald Human bursts through to advance the Griffons attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zak Burger bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

18'

The defensive line has been broken as Lionel Mapoe goes through the gap.

Boeta Chamberlain has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Sibongile Novuka

The defensive line has been broken as Sibongile Novuka goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Boeta Chamberlain.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blue Bulls v Griffons 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 10th August 2024, 08:05am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld

Points Flow Chart

Blue Bulls win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Walt

55 - 21

83'

Novuka

53 - 21

82'

Xaba

48 - 21

77'

Kota

71'

43 - 21

Thomas

71'

43 - 19

Johannes

43 - 14

66'

Kota

63'

38 - 14

Arendse

62'

38 - 12

van der Walt

38 - 7

60'

Mapoe

36 - 7

59'

Chamberlain

31 - 7

50'

Burger

29 - 7

50'

Half Time

Chamberlain

24 - 7

35'

Else

22 - 7

34'

Kota

32'

17 - 7

Vers

31'

17 - 5

Moodie

17 - 0

29'

Chamberlain

12 - 0

25'

Hendricks

10 - 0

24'

Novuka

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Blue Bulls

Griffons

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Defence Profile

Blue Bulls

Griffons

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

48%

3-6 secs

18%

32%

6+ secs

16%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

64'

69'

79'

81'

Blue Bulls

Griffons

Blue Bulls vs Griffons Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blue Bulls face off against Griffons in Currie Cup Round 6 on Sat 10th August 2024 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST on SuperSport, 03:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:05 AEST in Australia and 08:05 EST in the US.

Blue Bulls won the last encounter but Blue Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Griffons in 2nd and Blue Bulls in 8th as such Griffons are favourites on paper.

Blue Bulls vs Griffons Squads

The official squads for Blue Bulls vs Griffons will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.