URC Final: Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors - Player Focus

After the Bulls dominated the early stages of the match going 13-0 up, Glasgow Warriors clawed their way back into the game and managed to win 16-21 at Loftus Versveld.

Here is our Key Player Focus:

Marco van Staden

2023 World Cup Winner Marco van Staden is a key cog in the Bulls pack, besides the wealth of experience he brings the powerful 6 flanker brings a physical edge to the Bulls pack.

Van Staden managed to score the first try of the match in the  24th minute.

From the lineout, the Bulls dummied to maul, before breaking towards the openside before getting tackled. Van Staten shows intellgent rugby IQ to release the ball, get back on his feet, and power over the line.

Key Stats

Metres: 26

Carries: 10

Defenders Beaten: 3

Tackles: 7

Josh McKay

The Glasgow Warriors winger born in Christchurch, who represented the Highlanders and Crusaders, had a stellar performance in the United Rugby Championship Final.

McKay made it difficult for the Bulls defence being a constant threat breaking the line 7 times and always looking dangerous when having the ball in hand.

Key Stats

Metres: 84

Carries: 7

Defenders Beaten: 7

Breaks: 1

Honourble Mentions:

Jack Dempsey

Metres: 112

Carries: 11

Defenders Beaten: 7

Tackles: 20

Kyle Steyn

Metres: 76

Carries: 8

Defenders Beaten: 6

Breaks: 3

Full Time: Bulls 16-21 Glasgow Warriors