The Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways against Benetton, while the DHL Stormers saw their 15-game unbeaten run end in this weekend’s action of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
The Bulls and the Stormers were the only two South African teams on duty in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship after the Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions’ home games were called off.
Benetton Rugby 22-44 Vodacom Blue Bulls
The Pretoria side returned to winning ways in style after they registered a massive 44-22 victory in their final tour match against Benetton at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Friday.
Scorers:
Benetton 22 (9) – Try: Manuel Zuliani. Conversion: Tomas Albornoz. Penalty goals: Albornoz (5).
Vodacom Bulls 44 (3) – Tries: Ruan Nortje, Elrigh Louw, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Marcell Coetzee, Stravino Jacobs. Conversions: Chris Smith (2), Morne Steyn (3). Penalty goals: Smith (3).
Cardiff Rugby 30-24 DHL Stormers
The DHL Stormers were handed their first defeat of the 2022-23 URC campaign following their 30-24 defeat to Cardiff at the Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.
Scorers:
Cardiff 30 (14) – Tries: Theo Cabango, Jason Harries. Conversion: Rhys Priestland. Penalty goals: Priestland (6).
DHL Stormers 24 (14) – Tries: Nama Xaba (2), Leolin Zas, Junior Pokomela. Conversions: Manie Libbok (2).
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