Result: Bulls beat Lions in Currie Cup Jukskei clash

The Bulls and Lions contest a Currie Cup Jukskei Derby, in a full programme of action at Loftus today.

Bulls vs Lions: Currie Cup LIVE scores

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The winner of this clash will move into the top four but it has been a disappointing start.

Sitting second from bottom, the Bulls have turned things around in recent matches.

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The Bulls beat the Sharks last week, having earned their first Currie Cup win of 2023 against the Griffons the week before.

Equally, the Lions haven’t found any great form in the Currie Cup.

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The Lions have lost in their last two outings but could move as high as third on the log with a bonus point win.

Teams

Bulls: 15 Juan Mostert, 14 Sibongile Novuka, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Chris Barend Smit, 11 Wandisile Simelane, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Zak Burger, 8 WJ Steenkamp, 7 Reinhardt Ludwig, 6 Cameron Hanekom, 5 Charlie Ewels, 4 Jacques Du Plessis, 3 Sebastian Lombard, 2 Jan-Hendrik Wessels,1 Simphiwe Matanzima,

Replacements: 16 Jacques van Rooyen, 17 Tiaan Lange, 18 Robert Hunt, 19 Merwe Olivier, 20 Mihlali Mosi, 21 Bernard van der Linde, 22 Cornal Hendricks, 23 Kabelo Mokoena.

Lions: 15 Vaughen Isaacs, 14 Prince Nkabine, 13 Stean Pienaar, 12 Tyler Bocks, 11 Boldwin Hansen, 10 Tiaan Swanepoel, 9 Nico Steyn, 8 Travis Gordon, 7 Jarod Cairns, 6 Renzo du Plessis, 5 Darrien-Lane Landsberg, 4 Raynard Roets, 3 Ruan Smith, 2 Jaco Visagie (captain), 1 Sti Sithole.

Replacements: 16 Michael van Vuuren, 17 Kayden Kiesit, 18 Kabous Bezuidenhout, 19 PJ Steenkamp, 20 Emmanuel Tshituka, 21 Cal Smid, 22 Andre Warner, 23 Rynhardt Jonker

Referee: Paul Mente

Assistant Referees: Local

TMO: Christie du Preez