Bulls - Lions (33-43) | United rugby championship

Full-time Men's Senior Europe United rugby championship R6
SA
Bulls
Form V V D V D
Coach: -
Try bonus
Embrose Cheldon Papier 29', 32' E
Armand Hendrik Petrus (Akker) van der Merwe 39' E
Keagan Johannes 75' E
Sebastian de Klerk 77' E
Keagan Johannes4Tr
Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
33-43
Half-time: 19-22
5 tries 6 tries
Head-to-head
V 31-19 22/02/2025
V 37-22 25/01/2025
V 25-10 17/02/2024
V 30-28 27/01/2024
D 25-29 04/03/2023
Attendance: - · Broadcaster: -
SA
Lions
Form D D D V V
Coach: -
Try bonus
Kelly Mpeku 17' E
Nico Steyn 22', 73' E
Jarod Cairns 36' E
Etienne Oosthuizen 51' E
Eduan Keyter 71' E
Chris Smith5Tr · 1P

Quick summary

Lions beat Bulls 43–33 in a 11-try match. Chris Smith finishes as top scorer with 13 points (1 penalty, 5 conversions).
CS
Top scorer
Chris Smith
Lions · 13 pts (5 cons, 1 pen.)
Key figures
5 Tries 6
4 Cons 5
0 Penalties 1

Breakdown by period

Period Bulls Lions
1st half 19 22
2nd half 14 21
Total 33 43

Match feed

All Tries Penalties / Drop goals Cards Substitutions
E Try T Conv. P Penalty / Drop goal J Yellow O Orange R Red ↔ Replacement
Bulls
MIN
Lions
1st half 19 - 22
10'0-3
P
Chris Smith Penalty
17'0-8
E
Kelly Mpeku Try
18'0-10
T
Chris Smith Conversion
↔
Stedman-Gee Rivett GansDavid Kriel Replacement
19'0-10
↔
Stedman-Gee Rivett GansDavid Kriel Replacement
19'0-10
22'0-15
E
Nico Steyn Try
23'0-17
T
Chris Smith Conversion
E
Embrose Cheldon Papier Try
29'5-17
T
Keagan Johannes Conversion
30'7-17
31'7-17
↔
Gianni Dean LombardHenco Van Wyk Replacement
31'7-17
↔
Gianni Dean LombardHenco Van Wyk Replacement
E
Embrose Cheldon Papier Try
32'12-17
T
Keagan Johannes Conversion
33'14-17
36'14-22
E
Jarod Cairns Try
E
Armand Hendrik Petrus (Akker) van der Merwe Try
39'19-22
↔
Cheswill JoosteJan Lodewyk Serfontein Replacement
40'19-22
↔
Cheswill JoosteJan Lodewyk Serfontein Replacement
40'19-22
2nd half 14 - 21
50'19-22
↔
Morné BrandonFranco Stephan Marais Replacement
↔
Cobus WieseJeandre Rudolph Replacement
50'19-22
↔
Cobus Wiese Replacement
50'19-22
50'19-22
↔
Morné BrandonFranco Stephan Marais Replacement
51'19-27
E
Etienne Oosthuizen Try
52'19-29
T
Chris Smith Conversion
56'19-29
↔
Sibabalo QomaEtienne Oosthuizen Replacement
56'19-29
↔
Sibabalo QomaEtienne Oosthuizen Replacement
↔
Mornay Jan Jakobus SmithSithembiso Sithole Replacement
57'19-29
↔
Juann ElseAlulutho Tshakweni Replacement
57'19-29
↔
Sithembiso SitholeFrancois Klopper Replacement
57'19-29
↔
Mornay Jan Jakobus SmithJaco Grobbelaar Replacement
57'19-29
↔
Elrigh Louw Replacement
57'19-29
↔
Jeandre RudolphJJ Theron Replacement
58'19-29
60'19-29
↔
Eddie DavidsRF Schoeman Replacement
60'19-29
↔
Eddie DavidsSJ Kotze Replacement
60'19-29
↔
Jacobus Conradus van VuurenRF Schoeman Replacement
66'19-29
↔
Renzo du PlessisJarod Cairns Replacement
66'19-29
↔
Renzo du PlessisJarod Cairns Replacement
↔
Armand Hendrik Petrus (Akker) van der MerweJuann Else Replacement
69'19-29
71'19-34
E
Eduan Keyter Try
↔
Albertus Paul de WetEmbrose Cheldon Papier Replacement
72'19-34
72'19-36
T
Chris Smith Conversion
↔
Albertus Paul de WetEmbrose Cheldon Papier Replacement
72'19-36
73'19-41
E
Nico Steyn Try
74'19-43
T
Chris Smith Conversion
74'19-43
↔
Darrien-Lane LandsbergReinhardt Paul Nothnagel Replacement
74'19-43
↔
Darrien-Lane LandsbergReinhardt Paul Nothnagel Replacement
E
Keagan Johannes Try
75'24-43
75'24-43
↔
Hassiem PeadBronson Mills Replacement
T
Keagan Johannes Conversion
75'26-43
75'26-43
↔
Hassiem PeadBronson Mills Replacement
E
Sebastian de Klerk Try
77'31-43
T
Keagan Johannes Conversion
77'33-43

Match stats

Bulls Lions
33
Points scored
43
5
Tries
6
-
Possession (%)
-
Bulls Lions
5
Tries
6
-
Carries
-
-
Metres gained
-
-
Line breaks
-
-
Defenders beaten
-
-
Offloads
-
Bulls Lions
-
Tackles made
-
-
% de plaquage
-
-
Tackles missed
-
-
Turnovers won
-
-
Dominant tackles
-
Bulls Lions
4
Conversions
5
0
Penalties scored
1
0
Drop goals — none
0
-
Kicks
-
-
Kicking metres
-
-
m / coup de pied
-
-
Box kicks
-
-
50:22
-
Bulls Lions
0
Yellow cards — none
0
0
Orange cards — none
0
0
Red cards — none
0
-
Penalties conceded
-
-
En-avants
-

Statistical comparison match vs season average

Indicator
Bulls
5 matches played
Lions
5 matches played
Competition
40 matches played
Points scored
33 ▲
avg. 27.8
43 ▲
avg. 26.6
23.6
Tries
5 ▲
avg. 4.2
6 ▲
avg. 3.6
3.35
First try
29'
avg. 11'36
17'
avg. 25'36
14'30
Penalties scored
0 ▼
avg. 0.6
1 ▼
avg. 1.8
0.69
% wins
60%
40%
—
% vic. domicile
100%
100%
70%
% vic. extérieur
33%
0%
30%

Line-ups

Top scorer
KJ
Keagan Johannes
1 try · 4 attempts
13 pts
Bulls
1 Alulutho Tshakweni 57'
2 Armand Hendrik Petrus (Akker) van der Merwe E 39'
3 Francois Klopper 57'
4 Jaco Grobbelaar 57'
5 JF Van Heerden
6 Jeandre Rudolph
7 Reinhardt Ludwig
8 JJ Theron 58'
9 Embrose Cheldon Papier E 29'E 32'72'
10 Keagan Johannes T 30'T 33'E 75'T 75'T 77'
11 Stravino Jacobs
12 Jan Lodewyk Serfontein 40'
13 David Kriel 19'
14 Sebastian de Klerk E 77'
15 Willem Jacobus Le Roux
Replacements
16 Juann Else 57'
17 Sithembiso Sithole 57'
18 Mornay Jan Jakobus Smith 57'
19 Cobus Wiese 50'
20 Elrigh Louw 57'
21 Albertus Paul de Wet 72'
22 Stedman-Gee Rivett Gans 19'
23 Cheswill Jooste 40'
Top scorer
CS
Chris Smith
6 attempts
13 pts
Lions
1 SJ Kotze 60'
2 Franco Stephan Marais 50'
3 RF Schoeman 60'
4 Etienne Oosthuizen E 51'56'
5 Reinhardt Paul Nothnagel 74'
6 Jarod Cairns E 36'66'
7 Ruan Venter
8 Francke Horn
9 Nico Steyn E 22'E 73'
10 Chris Smith P 10'T 18'T 23'T 52'T 72'T 74'
11 Eduan Keyter E 71'
12 Bronson Mills 75'
13 Henco Van Wyk 31'
14 Kelly Mpeku E 17'
15 Quan Horn
Replacements
16 Morné Brandon 50'
17 Eddie Davids 60'
18 Jacobus Conradus van Vuuren 60'
19 Darrien-Lane Landsberg 74'
20 Renzo du Plessis 66'
21 Sibabalo Qoma 56'
22 Hassiem Pead 75'
23 Gianni Dean Lombard 31'

Stats by player

Bulls
9
72'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
10
Points
72'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
10
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
14
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
1
57'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
57'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
3
57'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
57'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
4
57'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
57'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
5
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
6
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
7
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
8
58'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
58'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
11
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
12
40'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
40'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
13
19'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
19'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
15
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
16
23'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
23'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
17
23'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
23'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
18
23'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
23'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
19
30'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
30'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
20
23'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
23'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
21
8'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
8'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
22
61'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
61'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
23
40'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
40'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
Lions
9
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
10
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
4
56'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
56'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
6
66'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
66'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
11
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
14
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
5
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
1
60'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
60'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
2
50'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
50'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
3
60'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
60'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
5
74'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
74'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
7
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
8
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
10
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
12
75'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
75'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
13
31'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
31'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
15
80'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
80'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
16
30'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
30'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
17
20'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
20'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
18
20'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
20'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
19
6'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
6'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
20
14'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
14'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
21
24'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
24'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
22
5'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
5'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
23
49'
General 🔒 Attack 🔒 Defence 🔒 Kicking 🔒 Discipline
0
Points
49'
Minutes
0
🟡 Yellow
0
🟠 Orange
0
🔴 Red
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