The Pumas showed their 2022 Currie Cup triumph was no fluke when they started their 2023 campaign with a crushing win over a hapless Bulls outfit. | Sport24news
The Pumas crushed the Bulls 63-15 in their Currie Cup opener at Loftus on Sunday.The Bulls, who fielded several players with URC experience, will feel shell-shocked after this result.showed their 2022 Currie Cup triumph was no fluke when they started their 2023 campaign with a crushing win over a hapless The Pumas produced a masterclass to demolish the Bullsat Loftus Versfeld - a result that will send shockwaves through the South African rugby landscape.
Head coach Jimmy Stonehouse's charges ran in nine tries in an utterly dominant display. The Pumas employed a high-tempo game characterised by some superb running from their outside backs.Pumas captain and flyhalf Tinus de Beer marshalled his troops in spectacular fashion and was deservedly named Player of the Match.
The rest of the Pumas backline also deserves credit, as playmakers Diego Appollis , Jade Stighling, Sebastian de Klerk, Devon Williams all crossed the whitewash. The Pumas' other tries were scored by hooker Eduan Swart, scrumhalf Giovan Snyman and flankers Andre Fouche and Francois Kleinhans. The Bulls didn't have much to write home about, as they appeared to lack structure and they ran out of ideas against a resolute Pumas defence. The hosts' two consolation tries were scored by No 8 Mihlali Mosi and replacement centre Cornal Hendricks.Resident rugby writer Rob Houwing gives you his expert views on what's going on between the poles.
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