Bulls beat Cheetahs to end losing streak

The Bulls beat the Cheetahs 26-21 in a South African Super Rugby derby to end a four-game losing streak.

The Bulls stayed unbeaten at home this season in Super Rugby with a 26-21 win over the Cheetahs on Saturday, ending a four-game losing streak on the road for the three-time champions and pushing them two points off the playoff places.

The Bulls needed second-half tries by tight forwards Paul Willemse and Callie Visagie to overcome a nine-point halftime deficit in the South African derby, and breathe new life into their campaign after a winless trip to New Zealand and Australia.

The Cheetahs slipped to an eighth loss in 11 games and are bottom after 12 rounds despite a lively performance and two scintillating first-half tries from Johann Sadie and Raymond Rhule.

The scores by Willemse and Visagie revived the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld and young flyhalf Handre Pollard kicked 10 points.


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