Bulls 33 - 43 Lions

Full time

29 Nov 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 6

Loftus Versfeld

The Lions secured a thrilling 43-33 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Chris William Smith was instrumental for the Lions, contributing significantly with both penalties and conversions. The away side took an early lead with tries from Mpeku and Steyn, showcasing their attacking prowess. The Bulls responded strongly through Embrose Papier, who scored two tries in quick succession. However, the Lions maintained their composure, with Eduan Keyter and Nico Steyn adding crucial scores to extend their advantage. The Bulls fought back in the final minutes, but Keagan Johannes' try solidified the Lions' win. This match highlighted the Lions' resilience and attacking ability, overcoming a tough contest against the Bulls.

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 27.5°C (Feels like 26.4°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 16.2 km/h, gusting to 31.2 km/h Humidity: 55% Cloud Cover: 62%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
10'

Penalty

Chris William Smith · Lions

0 - 3
18'

Try

Kelly Mpeku · Lions

0 - 8
18'

Conversion

Chris William Smith · Lions

0 - 10
19'

Substitution

Stedman Gans on for David Kriel · Bulls
22'

Try

Nico Steyn · Lions

0 - 15
23'

Conversion

Chris William Smith · Lions

0 - 17
29'

Try

Embrose Papier · Bulls

5 - 17
30'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes · Bulls

7 - 17
31'

Substitution

Gianni Lombard on for Henco van Wyk · Lions
32'

Try

Embrose Papier · Bulls

12 - 17
33'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes · Bulls

14 - 17
35'

Try

Jarod Cairns · Lions

14 - 22
39'

Try

Akker van der Merwe · Bulls

19 - 22
40'

Substitution

Cheswill Jooste on for Jan Serfontein · Bulls
Halftime 19 - 22
Second Half
50'

Substitution

Morne Brandon on for Franco Marais · Lions
50'

Substitution

Cobus Wiese on for Jeandre Rudolph · Bulls
51'

Try

Etienne Oosthuizen · Lions

19 - 27
52'

Conversion

Chris William Smith · Lions

19 - 29
57'

Substitution

Juann Else on for Akker van der Merwe · Bulls
57'

Substitution

Mornay Smith on for Francois Klopper · Bulls
57'

Substitution

Elrigh Louw on for Jacobus Grobbelaar · Bulls
57'

Substitution

Sibabalo Qoma on for Etienne Oosthuizen · Lions
59'

Substitution

Eddie Davids on for JJ Theron · Bulls
59'

Substitution

Jeandre Rudolph on for RF Schoeman · Bulls
59'

Substitution

Conraad van Vuuren on for Jarod Cairns · Lions
71'

Try

Eduan Keyter · Lions

19 - 34
72'

Conversion

Chris William Smith · Lions

19 - 36
73'

Try

Nico Steyn · Lions

19 - 43
73'

Conversion

Chris William Smith · Lions

19 - 38
74'

Substitution

Darrien-Lane Landsberg on for Reinhard Nothnagel · Lions
74'

Substitution

Haashim Pead on for Nico Steyn · Lions
75'

Try

Keagan Johannes · Bulls

26 - 43
75'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes · Bulls

21 - 43
76'

Try

Sebastian de Klerk · Bulls

31 - 43
77'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes · Bulls

33 - 43
Fulltime 33 - 43

Player ratings

Bulls

15 Willie le Roux 5.6
14 Sebastian de Klerk 9.2
13 David Kriel 5.8
12 Jan Serfontein 6.7
11 Stravino Jacobs 6.8
10 Keagan Johannes 7.6
9 Embrose Papier 8.1
1 Alulutho Tshakweni 5.7
2 Akker van der Merwe 6.8
3 Francois Klopper 5.4
4 Jacobus Grobbelaar 5.5
5 JF van Heerden 6.2
6 Jeandre Rudolph 7.7
7 Reinhardt Ludwig 6.2
8 JJ Theron 6.7
16 Juann Else 5.8
17 Sti Sithole –
18 Mornay Smith 5.9
19 Cobus Wiese 5.5
20 Elrigh Louw 6.4
21 Paul de Wet –
22 Stedman Gans 6.1
23 Cheswill Jooste 7.6

Lions

15 Quan Horn 6.4
14 Kelly Mpeku 8.2
13 Henco van Wyk 6.3
12 Bronson Mills 6.6
11 Eduan Keyter 6.3
10 Chris William Smith 7.8
9 Nico Steyn 8.7
1 SJ Kotze 6.0
2 Franco Marais 6.3
3 RF Schoeman 7.1
4 Etienne Oosthuizen 6.8
5 Reinhard Nothnagel 6.1
6 Jarod Cairns 7.6
7 Ruan Venter 7.3
8 Francke Horn 6.1
16 Morne Brandon 6.8
17 Eddie Davids 6.2
18 Conraad van Vuuren 6.4
19 Darrien-Lane Landsberg –
20 Renzo Du Plessis –
21 Sibabalo Qoma 6.5
22 Haashim Pead –
23 Gianni Lombard 6.0