And thats full time at Loftus Versfeld, as the Bulls run out convincing winners against a disappointing Canes side. Thanks for following with us here on Ultimate Rugby, see you next time.

The Bulls score again to rub salt into the wounds of the Canes off a move which begins with another interception Douche eventually takes a nice line to gather a Steyn offload to go in for his first ever Super Rugby try.

With a man less in defence the Canes cant handle the Bulls attack, as eventually Mapoe finds space on the wing to score. The flawless Steyn adds the extras to end any hope of a late Canes comeback, with just over 7 minutes left.

Having soaked up a sustained period of Canes pressure the Bulls break out and eventually earn a penalty to put them in Canes territory. Setting up a driving maul,Eaton is penalised for tackling the jumper and is binned.

The Canes continue to press to try to reduce the deficit, and look dangerous with ball in hand. Barrett and Perenara especially both making breaks but handling errors in the Bulls 22 has cost them more than once in the last few minutes. Score remains 24-14 to the Bulls, just over 15 minutes to go.

The Canes continue to get back into the game. This time after a number of phases of play, Bateman gets on the outside of the Bulls defence to race towards the Bulls 22, where he slings ot back in side for the supporting Perenara to snatch his second of the night. Barrett adds the extras, 34-14 to the Bulls, 57 minutes played.

Go Bulls

The Bulls respond well to conceding, rumbling down the field using their sizeable pack, until Greyling pops up to barge his way over with the support of Deon Stegmann. The ever reliable Steyn tags on the extra two to restore the Bulls 27 point lead.

Great start to the half for the Canes, as Bateman cuts through a gap in midfield before offloading to Perenara to dot down under the sticks. Barrett adds the simple conversion to get his side back in the game.

Referee Johan Greef calls time on a lacklustre half of rugby. The Bulls havent had to do much and yet, courtesy of two intercept tries, are comfortably ahead. The Canes will need a huge performance in the second half if they are to have any chance of turning this game around. Join us for the second half live.