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Bristol

17 - 31

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Bulls

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

81'

Bristol Bears go for goal with AJ MacGinty taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Try

Bristol Bears are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Magnus Bradbury picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Richard Lane bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

78'

Tiaan Lange comes on.

78'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes off.

78'

The drop goal is on its way from Harold Vorster but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

78'

Deon Slabbert comes on.

76'

Marcell Coetzee comes off.

76'

AJ MacGinty curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Gabriel Ibitoye

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

74'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg played a key part in that try.

74'

Yellow Card

Elrigh Louw (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Batley took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Randall took full advantage.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Joe Owen getting some game time.

70'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Steven Luatua being replaced.

70'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Heenan getting some game time.

70'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Thomas being replaced.

70'

Bulls make a substitution with Chris William Smith coming on.

70'

Bulls make a substitution with Johan Goosen coming off.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ MacGinty took full advantage.

68'

Bulls make a substitution with Henry Immelman coming on.

67'

Bulls make a substitution with Devon Williams coming off.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Will Capon coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Gabriel Oghre coming off.

67'

Bulls make a substitution with Simphiwe Matanzima coming on.

67'

Bulls make a substitution with Gerhard Steenekamp coming off.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Randall coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kieran Marmion coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Johan Goosen successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Jan-Hendrik Wessels intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Bulls

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Jan-Hendrik Wessels goes through the gap.

66'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Johan Goosen successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

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

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Devon Williams goes through the gap.

62'

Keagan Johannes comes on for Bulls.

58'

Embrose Papier leaves the field.

58'

Virimi Vakatawa comes on for Bristol Bears.

57'

James Williams leaves the field.

57'

Max Lahiff comes on for Bristol Bears.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Johan Goosen kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Khutha Mchunu from scoring as they record the try for Bulls.

55'

That's a great try assist by Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

55'

What a run here by Harold Vorster as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Devon Williams as they get over the gainline!

50'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Gabriel Ibitoye being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Max Lahiff (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

43'

Bulls make a substitution with Ruan Nortje coming on.

42'

Bulls make a substitution with Ruan Vermaak coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Daniel Thomas being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Gabriel Ibitoye being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Jake Woolmore comes on for Bristol Bears.

33'

Sam Grahamslaw leaves the field.

33'

Max Lahiff comes on for Bristol Bears.

33'

George Kloska leaves the field.

33'

Khutha Mchunu comes on for Bulls.

31'

Wilco Louw leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Devon Williams breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sebastian de Klerk bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

22'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Richard Lane getting some game time.

20'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Noah Heward being replaced.

20'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Kieran Marmion

19'

James Williams sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Williams bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

19'

Conversion

David Kriel converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Bulls results in a try for Sergeal Petersen

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Sergeal Petersen took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Devon Williams is finished off with a try.

14'

Yellow Card

Johan Goosen (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

Penalty Goal

Johan Goosen kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Sergeal Petersen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Bulls 
  
 Investec Champions Cup - Round 3 
  
 Sat 13th January 2024, 09:15am CST 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

93%

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bradbury

17 - 31

80'

Ibitoye

12 - 31

74'

Louw

73'

7 - 31

Goosen

67'

7 - 31

Wessels

66'

7 - 29

Goosen

64'

7 - 24

Louw

63'

7 - 22

Goosen

56'

7 - 17

Mchunu

55'

7 - 15

Lahiff

7 - 10

43'

Half Time

MacGinty

7 - 10

20'

Marmion

5 - 10

19'

Kriel

16'

0 - 10

Petersen

14'

0 - 8

Goosen

0 - 3

Goosen

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Bulls

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

43%

3-6 secs

35%

37%

6+ secs

14%

16%

Rucks Won

Other Fixtures

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