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28 - 10

Full Time

Rebels

Bulls vs Rebels

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This is dangerous for the defence as Richard Hardwick bursts through to advance the Rebels attack.

80'

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

80'

Rebels sub Harrison Goddard comes onto the field.

80'

Michael Ruru departs for Rebels.

80'

Thembelani Bholi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Fereti Sa'aga took full advantage.

79'

Rebels have won 80 rucks so far this game.

79'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Ruru goes through the gap.

76'

Duncan Matthews comes on for Bulls.

73'

Jesse Kriel leaves the field.

73'

Manie Libbok comes on.

73'

Handre Pollard comes off.

73'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Bulls.

73'

Try

Andre Riaan Warner scores the try from close range.

71'

What a run here by Handre Pollard as they gets over the gainline!.

70'

Bill Meakes has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

69'

Tom English makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

67'

Rebels have won 60 rucks so far this game.

67'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Reece Hodge as it drops short of the posts.

67'

Anaru Rangi comes on.

67'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

67'

Andre Riaan Warner comes on.

63'

Ivan van Zyl comes off.

63'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Shaun Adendorff getting some game time.

63'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Roelof Smit being replaced.

63'

Bulls make a substitution with Lizo Gqoboka coming on.

63'

Bulls make a substitution with Pierre Schoeman coming off.

63'

Rebels sub Sefanaia Naivalu comes onto the field.

62'

Marika Koroibete departs for Rebels.

62'

Fabulous play by Rebels has led to Michael Ruru being able to wriggle through a gap.

62'

Bulls have won 40 rucks so far this game.

61'

Jordan Uelese comes on for Rebels.

60'

Anaru Rangi leaves the field.

60'

Lodewyk De Jager has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

Frans van Wyk comes on.

55'

Trevor Nyakane comes off.

55'

Jaco Visagie comes on.

53'

Adriaan Strauss comes off.

53'

Trouble here as Warrick Gelant breaches the defence.

53'

Jason Jenkins comes on.

50'

RG Snyman comes off.

50'

Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley getting some game time.

50'

Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Sam Talakai being replaced.

50'

Rebels make a substitution with Fereti Sa'aga coming on.

50'

Rebels make a substitution with Tetera Faulkner coming off.

50'

Rebels have won 40 rucks so far this game.

46'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

46'

Spellbinding play by Jack Maddocks is finished off with a try.

45'

Try

A series of passes by Rebels results in a try for Michael Ruru.

45'

Bulls have won 20 rucks so far this game.

41'

Rebels sub Richard Hardwick comes onto the field.

40'

Ross Haylett-Petty departs for Rebels.

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom English bursts through to advance the Rebels attack.

40'

Geoff Parling comes on for Rebels.

40'

Adam Coleman leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40+2'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

40'

A gap opened in the defence and Divan Rossouw took full advantage.

40'

Ivan van Zyl played a key part in that try.

40'

Try

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Divan Rossouw.

40'

What a tackle there by Matt Philip as he saves a certain try!.

38'

The defensive line has been broken as John-Ben Kotze goes through the gap.

35'

What a run here by Angus Cottrell as they gets over the gainline!.

35'

Rebels have won 20 rucks so far this game.

34'

Adriaan Strauss makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

33'

Bill Meakes comes on.

30'

Dane Haylett-Petty comes off.

30'

That's a great try assist by Burger Odendaal.

23'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

23'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Jesse Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

22'

Try

The kick through from Bulls has allowed Jesse Kriel to touch down.

22'

Penalty Goal

Jack Debreczeni has kicked a penalty goal.

19'

Trouble here as Warrick Gelant breaches the defence.

15'

Jack Debreczeni steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

15'

Penalty goal attempt from Reece Hodge has the distance but not the direction.

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

This is dangerous for the defence as Lodewyk De Jager bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

A gap opened in the defence and Divan Rossouw took full advantage.

Ivan van Zyl sets up the try.

Try

Bulls are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Adriaan Strauss touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Thembelani Bholi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Bulls v Rebels

Sat 21st April 2018, 06:05am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pollard

28 - 10

73'

Warner

26 - 10

71'

Debreczeni

46'

21 - 10

Ruru

45'

21 - 8

Half Time

Pollard

21 - 3

41'

Rossouw

19 - 3

40'

Pollard

14 - 3

23'

Kriel

12 - 3

22'

Debreczeni

19'

7 - 3

Pollard

7 - 0

Strauss

5 - 0

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Bulls vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 21st April 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:05. In South Africa it’s at 15:05 SAST, 01:05 NZST in New Zealand, 23:05 AEST in Australia and 06:05 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 3 places in the league table with Rebels in 2nd and Bulls in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bulls vs Rebels Squads

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