The clash at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday was nothing short of a rollercoaster as Glasgow Warriors turned the tables in the final quarter to secure a 21-12 victory over the Bulls. Despite the Bulls leading 12-7 at the 60-minute mark, Glasgow's late surge, highlighted by a pivotal penalty try, saw them snatch the win right from under the visitors' noses.
The Bulls, buoyed by the return of stalwarts Ruan Nortje and Marcell Coetzee, seemed poised to add another win to their tour tally after replacement winger Kurt-Lee Arendse darted over the line. However, the celebration was cut short as the TMO disallowed the try, spotting a knock-on in the buildup. Moments later, Glasgow's fortunes swung dramatically when they were awarded a penalty try as the Bulls collapsed a lineout maul, an error compounded with Francois Klopper's yellow card.
Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu had earlier set the scoreboard ticking with a converted try. The Bulls responded with Sebastian de Klerk slicing through the defense to assist Stravino Jacobs, who finished the move beautifully. The game's intensity only heightened in the second half, with David Kriel intercepting a Glasgow pass to set up Willie le Roux for a smooth finish.
"Too easy for Willie le Roux,"
But the Warriors had the last laugh as Nathan McBeth bulldozed over for a late try, converted by Adam Hastings, to extend Glasgow's lead and seal the win. Post-game, the focus quickly shifted to the teams' upcoming fixtures. The Bulls are set to regroup before facing the Lions, while Glasgow will be on the road against the Scarlets.
The night, though frustrating for the Bulls, was a showcase of resilience from Glasgow. As the Warriors celebrated, Johan Ackermann's side was left to ponder what could have been, after a tour that delivered mixed results. This match, a dramatic testament to the unpredictability of rugby, surely left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
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The clash at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday was nothing short of a rollercoaster as Glasgow Warriors turned the tables in the final quarter to secure a 21-12 victory over the Bulls. Despite the Bulls leading 12-7 at the 60-minute mark, Glasgow's late surge, highlighted by a pivotal penalty try, saw them snatch the win right from under the visitors' noses.
The Bulls, buoyed by the return of stalwarts Ruan Nortje and Marcell Coetzee, seemed poised to add another win to their tour tally after replacement winger Kurt-Lee Arendse darted over the line. However, the celebration was cut short as the TMO disallowed the try, spotting a knock-on in the buildup. Moments later, Glasgow's fortunes swung dramatically when they were awarded a penalty try as the Bulls collapsed a lineout maul, an error compounded with Francois Klopper's yellow card.
Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu had earlier set the scoreboard ticking with a converted try. The Bulls responded with Sebastian de Klerk slicing through the defense to assist Stravino Jacobs, who finished the move beautifully. The game's intensity only heightened in the second half, with David Kriel intercepting a Glasgow pass to set up Willie le Roux for a smooth finish.
"Too easy for Willie le Roux,"
But the Warriors had the last laugh as Nathan McBeth bulldozed over for a late try, converted by Adam Hastings, to extend Glasgow's lead and seal the win. Post-game, the focus quickly shifted to the teams' upcoming fixtures. The Bulls are set to regroup before facing the Lions, while Glasgow will be on the road against the Scarlets.
The night, though frustrating for the Bulls, was a showcase of resilience from Glasgow. As the Warriors celebrated, Johan Ackermann's side was left to ponder what could have been, after a tour that delivered mixed results. This match, a dramatic testament to the unpredictability of rugby, surely left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Teams:
GLASGOW WARRIORS: Tries: Sione Tuipulotu, penalty try, Nathan McBeth; Conversions: Adam Hastings (2).
BULLS: Tries: Stravino Jacobs, Willie le Roux; Conversion: Keagan Johannes.