Bulls 36 Cheetahs 24
Keo.co.za brought you live commentary from the Currie Cup final at Loftus.
80 mins: The final hooter blows, but the Cheetahs continue to attack for a consolation try. However, the Bulls steal possession at the breakdown and Du Preez clears to end the match. The Bulls raise their arms in celebration. The Bulls are the Currie Cup champions!
78 mins: The Cheetahs are awarded a scrum 5m out from the Bulls’ advantage line. Brussow passes the ball to Bosman, but the centre knocks-on the ball in their last chance of comeback.
73 mins: Strauss is sin-binned for verbal abuse on the assistant referee after a marginal call that denies the Cheetahs a try. The Bulls are now 12 points ahead with a one-man advantage for the remaining seven minutes of the match.
68 mins: After 14 minutes of attack from both sides, frustration creates tension between the players. Richardt Strauss is penalised for foul play after the whistle and Steyn adds another three points to the Bulls’ tally. 36-24 to the Bulls!
54 mins: Steyn keeps the Bulls’ score ticking as he kicks another three-pointer after Potgieter is penalised for holding on. 33-24 to the Bulls!
49 mins: Potgieter kicks a 25m drop goal to reduce the Bulls’ lead to six points. 30-24 to the Bulls!
45 mins: Cheetahs try! The Cheetahs’ pack turns the Bulls’ forwards in the scrum. Heinrich Brussow steals the ball and offloads to Viljoen, who passes to Nico Breedt and the lock crosses the whitewash. Potgieter kicks over the conversion. 21-30 to the Bulls!
44 mins: Steyn picks up where he left off as he kicks the first points of the second half through a penalty. 30-14 to the Bulls!
Half-time: Bulls 27 Cheetahs 14
39 mins: From a 22m lineout, the Bulls create position in the midfield. Steyn then cleverly slots a drop kick as the hooter blows. 27-14 to the Bulls!
35 mins: Cheetahs try! The Cheetahs are awarded a penalty in the Bulls’ danger zone after the home side is ajudged to be offside. Joubert takes the quick penalty tap and the ball is passed wide to Corne Uys, who scores in the corner. Potgieter comes to the party as he slots the challenging attempt from the right touchline. 24-14 to the Bulls!
31 mins: Cheetahs try! From a scrum 5m from the Bulls’ try line, Ashley Johnson sets up Bosman for a run. The Bulls’ defence holds firm, but Frans Viljoens bursts through in the second phase. Potgieter adds the vital two points. 24-7 to the Bulls!
25 mins: Potgieter is penalised for kneeing a Bulls player at the set-phase. Steyn converts the massive 53m goal attempt to extend the lead. 24-0 to the Bulls!
18 mins: Bulls try! Deon Stegmann poaches the ball from Danwel Demas at the breakdown. Du Preez again creates an opportunity with the boot as he chips the ball over the Cheetahs’ defence and Habana chases. The Springbok wing outruns JP Joubert to the ball and touches down for his second. Steyn continues his fine kicking performance as he slots the difficult conversion from the left touchline. 21-0 to the Bulls!
14 mins: Bulls try! After the Cheetahs apply the pressure, Meyer Bosman loses the ball forward and the Bulls steal possession. The home side then pass the ball wide and run at the back reeling Cheetahs’ defence. After two offloads from Zane Kirchner and Du Preez, Bryan Habana has a clear run to the line. Steyn converts for the two points. 14-0 to the Bulls
7 mins: The Cheetahs are awarded a penalty in front of the posts moments after the restart. However, Potgieter pulls his first attempt wide.
5 mins: Bulls try! After a try-saving tackle from Lionel Mapoe, the Bulls are awarded a penalty and take a quick tap. Fourie du Preez then chips the ball to unmarked wing Francois Hougaard, who dives over for the first score of the match. Steyn bags the extra two points. 7-0 to the Bulls
1 min: High kickoff from pivot Jacques-Louis Potgieter, which is claimed and controlled by Victor Matfield. Morne Steyn clears, but does not find touch. The Cheetahs run at the Bulls’ defence, but the ball is knocked-on after several phases.
Blue Bulls – 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Francois Hougaard, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Dewald Potgieter, 6 Deon Stegmann, 5 Victor Matfield (c), 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 Werner Kruger, 2 Derick Kuün, 1 Gurthrö Steenkamp.
Subs: 16 Bandise Maku, 17 Rossouw de Klerk, 18 Danie Rossouw, 19 Pedrie Wannenburg, 20 Heini Adams, 21 Burton Francis, 22 Gerhard van den Heever.
Cheetahs – 15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Lionel Mapoe, 13 Corné Uys, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Danwel Demas, 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9 JP Joubert, 8 Ashley Johnson, 7 Frans Viljoen, 6 Heinrich Brüssow, 5 David de Villiers, 4 Nico Breedt, 3 WP Nel, 2 Adriaan Strauss (c), 1 Wian du Preez.
Subs: 16 Richardt Strauss, 17 Coenie Oosthuizen, 18 Izak van der Westhuizen, 19 Kabamba Floors, 20 Tewis de Bruyn, 21 Louis Strydom, 22 Fabian Juries.
October 31st, 2009 at 4:03 pm
An epic final as all CC finals should be. Long live the CC. Come now Bulls and make my day.
October 31st, 2009 at 4:29 pm
2 very good sides and lineups.
nou die oranje.
October 31st, 2009 at 4:31 pm
go chtahs
October 31st, 2009 at 4:32 pm
BLOOOOOOUUUUUU!!!!!!
October 31st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
anyone got a live stream?
October 31st, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Yes a live stream would be great! I’m in Canada on a business trip and will be missing the action..
October 31st, 2009 at 5:11 pm
About 20 min to go to kick off.
GO VRYSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT.
GO BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSS.
May the best team win.
Looking forward to this final and the vibe on the tv looking good there too.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
iam still sore natal didnt make it to the final.
if u go to rubydump.com you can check the new movie bout the
95 rugby world cup movie staring morgan freeman and matt damon
October 31st, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Hello all
Geniet die game
October 31st, 2009 at 5:23 pm
puma is being a p*ssy and not picking a side…pick one team dude….
October 31st, 2009 at 5:23 pm
#6 girshin: rugbyzone.com you can pay per match and the feed is usually reliable.
Many use Justin.tv
October 31st, 2009 at 5:24 pm
PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVIIIIIINCE
October 31st, 2009 at 5:24 pm
#5 Crouching Tiger Hidden Bokke: Tiger see above comment.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:25 pm
#12 David: You should be embarrassed.
Go Feeders.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:25 pm
With the income from this final, we are going to buy both Free State U/19 and U/21 teams. A new life in exciting Pta and leaving the Bloem boredom behind awaits…
October 31st, 2009 at 5:25 pm
#7 Puma: Have to agree with the Tannie. Hard to be half pregnant.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:27 pm
#15 Senga: A new life in exciting Pta
An oxymoron on a par with “Natal Education”
October 31st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
#9 superBul: Supes are we invited to SuperBru or is it an exclusive club.
Enjoy your game boet, it will be a good game.
I can watch with min stress.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
i will pick the bully boys to win this its going to be a
huge game. but with bakkies and matfield the line out kings and magic boot morne steyn they cant lose and master mind fourie du preez
October 31st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
#19 klippies101: And it’s at Roftus.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:33 pm
lotfus is lekker
October 31st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Bulls 7 – FS 0
October 31st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Great take Spies. Superb kick Fourie. Great tackle.
AWesome rugby.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
great tackle from Mapoe, but how good is FDP? that kick was great.
Mapoe and Hougaard have to be in the bok squad
October 31st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
That was a forward pass to Morne.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:41 pm
ag nee man
October 31st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Bulls scrum getting monstered
October 31st, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Bosman is as kak as usual. knocking on in contact as per usual
October 31st, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Another forward pass to Brian.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:49 pm
try Habana, Cheetahs should use their backs more instead of trying to scrummage over the Bulls
October 31st, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Bulls 14 – FS 0
October 31st, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Bloody great pick up FdP. Master.
That had to hurt. Feeders have been on top all game.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
what a take by FdP.
wattefok gaan aan.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
The Cheetahs are really cashing in on their scrum dominance, as was predicted by many.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:51 pm
why isnt jaco engels playing forthe bulls has he retired ?
dam iam all out of klippies now for some rum
October 31st, 2009 at 5:51 pm
JLP yellow boots?
October 31st, 2009 at 5:51 pm
#30 Big Hit: Sh*t, how much more do you want them to use their backs?
October 31st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
what a soft try
October 31st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Just goes to show how important scrum dominance is (not).
October 31st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
No way.
Geez FdP involved in all 3 tries.
Feeder State need to pick themselves up now.
Hey Dave I think that was a Forward Kick to Habana.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Bulls 21 – FS 0
October 31st, 2009 at 5:53 pm
#37 David: I only tuned in just before the first habana try, apols. But I reckon when they were dominating the Bulls scrum inside the 22 they should’ve launched a strike move, the ball was eventually turned over.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:53 pm
3 tries, its all over in 10 mins, bladdy cheetahs had 76 percent possession.
JL stepping like a hot-stepper, but its all over.
blame it on that ****** liefling song.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:54 pm
3 tries, its all over in 10 mins, bladdy cheetahs had 76 percent possession.
JL stepping like a hot-stepper, but its all over.
blame it on that bladdy liefling song.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:54 pm
#40 SodaJoe: haha
October 31st, 2009 at 5:54 pm
#41 SodaJoe: Hey Dave I think that was a Forward Kick to Habana. LOL
October 31st, 2009 at 5:56 pm
holy **** did i read that right WP Nel 92 kgs, another midget.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:57 pm
#46 cab: Nel not doing that well against Guthro
October 31st, 2009 at 5:57 pm
huge game by guthro in the tightloose.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Guthro Steenkamp’s mobility and defensive work are amazing. Pity his scrumming is weak. Wish he was a hooker.