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The Blue Bulls won their opening match 35-20, playing against Griquas in the first Absa Currie Cup match of the season at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
Pretoria – The Blue Bulls won their opening match 35-20, playing against Griquas in the first Absa Currie Cup match of the season at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
For the Bulls, flyhalf Louis Fouche scored 25 points after the home side trailed at the break 13-9.
The Bulls appeared to be in control during the first half until Griquas struck back with a brilliant try with Martin Muller dotting down to put the visitors ahead.
Griquas could not sustain their performance in the second half and the Bulls, despite their inexperienced side, ensured the victory.
It was clear that even without their star players doing duty with the national squad, the Bulls had gelled well enough to be a factor in the competition.
Griquas, on the other hand, have some work to despite team with substantial potential.
Scorers:
Blue Bulls – Tries: Akona Ndungane, Ruan Snyman. Conversions:
Louis Fouche (2) Penalties : Fouche (7)
Griquas - Tries: Martin Muller, Rocco Jansen. Conversions:
Francois Brummer (2). Drop goal: Brummer. Penalty: Brummer. – Sapa
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