Lions vs Bulls: The Top Performers

Lions vs Bulls: The Top Performers

Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship is well underway. Match day two got under way in Johannesburg as The Lions welcomed the inform Bulls in a mouthwatering South African derby. Although the match got off to a slow start, the Bulls led throughout most of the game before an emphatic closing 20 mins, that saw them secure the bonus try.

With every match, there are difference makers, and today we look at the one who stood out the most in the fixture.

Embrose Papier

The scrum-half hand an excellent game, playing a vital role in the build to the games first try providing Springbok wing Canan Moodie with the assist that saw the youngster cross the line. His 44 metres off 7 carries saw him top the list in metres made. Embrose’s distribution was also to be lauded as he completed 59 passes and one offload, which also was an assist. This performance saw him rightfully claim the man of the match award.



Akker van der Merwe


What more can be said about the in-form hooker who came off the bench to score his 8th try in only his 9 appearances. Although he did not start the game, van der Merwe made a huge impact coming on after the 60th minute and made 28 metres off only 4 carries, while beating three defenders in the process. 2 tackles was how he contributed to the defense, ending a great game for an impact player.

Jordan Hendrikse

It seems as though it was a day for the impact players, as Lions substitute Jordan Hendrikse came in and made some amazing numbers. With only 4 carries, the speedster gained 46 metres with ball in hand, beating one defender in the process and completing one offload.  Hendrikse also completed 4 passes, while remaining strong on defense with 5 tackles made

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