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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The teams are back on the field.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Bulls have out-muscled the Saracens in the first half, but have been lucky not to receive a yellow card at scrum time as the Saracens have completely dominated them. The Bulls seemed to have shifted a gear after 20min to which the Saracens are yet to find an answer. Saracens will enjoy the wind at their back in the second half.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Bulls win a penalty on the stroke of halftime. With no time for a lineout, Potgieter lines up a kick for poles to finish the half.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The match slips into a bit of a kicking battle as neither team is willing to take the ball up. Eventually Hodgson performs a cross kick which goes out of play. The Bulls have a lineout on halfway.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Hougaard does well to get back and collect a ball under pressure. The Bulls are just about able to keep possession at the ruck and clear the ball up field.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Serfontein makes a great break through the midfield but is unable to find any support. Stegmann is then penalised as he grabbed a player by the neck as he attempted to clear the ruck.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Saracens continue to dominate the scrums. Kruger is dreading the scrums as he has been penalised once again. Hodgson sets up a lineout on the Bulls 22m line.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Bulls are in control of the match as they quickly turn the ball over after the kickoff and get into the Saracens 22m. After a grubber kick by Hougaard, Ransom is able to collects and clear the line for the Saracens.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Bulls form a maul before Hougaard breaks down the blind side and is just able to beat a defender and get the ball onto the line. Great opportunistic try.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Bulls are ferocious on defence and the Saracens are unable to get any momentum on attack. Eventually the Bulls win a penalty and Potgieter sets up a lineout inside the Saracens 22m area.