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Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Force have a lineout on the Bulls 22m. The Bulls steal the ball and employ a box kick.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

First half saw 74 kicks out of hand, lets hope this changes in the second. Both teams are on the park.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

The Force take the lead just before halftime. Neither team have looked to run the ball in the first half, rather choosing to kick everything and wait for mistakes. Its been very unattractive but it is what the conditions have called for.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Force lose the ball forward from the scrum, but the ref awards the Force a penalty as the Bulls flank lost his bind from the scrum before the ball was out. The Force has an opportunity to take the lead from a very kickable position,

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Finally the Force are putting a few phases together and make good ground. They then employ a chip kick which the Bulls lose forward. Force scrum 25m out.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Too many kicks to count in this phase of play. Eventually the Bulls flyhalf knocks the ball on inside his own 22m, Force scrum. They attempt a drop kick but it goes far wide.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Its all square with 7min remaining in the half.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Bulls only just manage to keep possession at the scrum. They clear the ball and both teams kick, The Force eventually regather one of their own kicks inside the Bulls 22m, and win a penalty as the Bulls didn't roll away at the ruck. The Force line up what should be an easy kick to level up the score.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Rain is pouring down. Both teams hoping to cause mistakes with the kicking battle.

Ultimate Rugby Apr 4

Bulls counter the Force maul very well. The Force then lose the ball forward. Bulls scrum on their own 22m.