Bulls

42 - 36

Full Time

Lyon

Bulls vs Lyon

Events

Commentary

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

86'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexandre Tchaptchet bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Cretin bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

79'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kyle Godwin leads to a try for Lyon

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Cretin took full advantage.

73'

Bulls make a substitution with Phumzile Maqondwana coming on.

67'

Bulls make a substitution with Muller Uys coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Morne Steyn successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Chris Smit

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Smit goes through the gap.

65'

Nizaam Carr sets up the try.

65'

Bulls sub Sebastian Lombard comes onto the field.

64'

Jacques van Rooyen departs for Bulls.

64'

Bulls sub Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes onto the field.

64'

Bismarck du Plessis departs for Bulls.

64'

Bulls sub Lizo Gqoboka comes onto the field.

64'

Dylan Smith departs for Bulls.

64'

Lyon sub Alexandre Tchaptchet comes onto the field.

61'

Tavite Veredamu departs for Lyon.

61'

Lyon sub Theo William comes onto the field.

61'

Felix Lambey departs for Lyon.

61'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty goal.

61'

Loann Goujon comes on.

54'

Romain Taofifenua comes off.

54'

Xavier Mignot comes on.

54'

Noa Nakaitaci comes off.

54'

What a run here by Hamza Kaabeche as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Jonathan Pelissie as they get over the gainline!

52'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Jonathan Pelissie getting some game time.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Marc Doussain being replaced.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Marchand getting some game time.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman being replaced.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Hamza Kaabeche getting some game time.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Paulo Tafili being replaced.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Francisco Gomez Kodela getting some game time.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Jerome Rey being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

49'

Try

A clever kick there by Lyon allows Arno Botha to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

48'

Arno Botha makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Keagan Johannes getting some game time.

47'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Stravino Jacobs being replaced.

47'

Muller Uys makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Lyon leads to a try for Ethan Dumortier.

43'

Ethan Dumortier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tavite Veredamu played a key part in that try.

43'

Conversion

Morne Steyn adds the two points for Bulls.

42'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Stravino Jacobs from scoring that try!

41'

Stravino Jacobs makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Wandisile Simelane played a key part in that try.

41'

Bulls make a substitution with Janko Swanepoel coming on.

41'

Bulls make a substitution with Jacques du Plessis coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Lyon go for goal with Leo Berdeu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

The Lyon maul pushes over the tryline as Liam Coltman scores.

37'

Morne Steyn opts to go for the drop goal. Its looking good..but no! He's hit the left post and it's still in play!!

32'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Lyon maul...no miracles today as Arno Botha powers over.

28'

Trouble here as Dylan Cretin breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Morne Steyn makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Bernard van der Linde.

23'

Conversion

Morne Steyn makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Bernard van der Linde goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bernard van der Linde bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Noa Nakaitaci bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

17'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Morne Steyn as they hook it left.

15'

Bulls sub Chris Smit comes onto the field.

12'

Marco Jansen van Vuren departs for Bulls.

12'

Conversion

Morne Steyn has kicked a conversion.

Try

Bulls are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Bernard van der Linde touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Nizaam Carr goes through the gap.

Conversion

Morne Steyn has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Sibongile Novuka

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

Morne Steyn sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Wandisile Simelane goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Lyon 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 10th December 2022, 09:30am PST 
  
 Loftus Versfeld

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

94%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Berdeu

75'

42 - 36

Godwin

73'

42 - 34

Steyn

42 - 29

67'

Smit

40 - 29

65'

Berdeu

61'

35 - 29

Berdeu

49'

35 - 26

Botha

48'

35 - 24

Berdeu

44'

35 - 19

Dumortier

43'

35 - 17

Steyn

35 - 12

42'

Jacobs

33 - 12

41'

Half Time

Coltman

37'

28 - 12

Berdeu

28'

28 - 7

Botha

28'

28 - 5

Steyn

28 - 0

24'

Carr

26 - 0

23'

Steyn

21 - 0

20'

van der Linde

19 - 0

19'

Steyn

14 - 0

van der Linde

12 - 0

Steyn

7 - 0

Novuka

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Bulls

Lyon

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Defence Profile

Bulls

Lyon

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

48%

3-6 secs

16%

31%

6+ secs

10%

12%

Rucks Won

Bulls vs Lyon Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Lyon in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 10th December 2022 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Lyon in 7th and Bulls in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bulls vs Lyon Squads

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