The Vodacom Bulls lost a thrilling Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash to the Glasgow Warriors in torrential conditions at Scotstoun Stadium.
Bulls replacement flank Marco van Staden’s late try made it a one-point game, but Glasgow then slotted a penalty goal to secure a 25-21 win.
Franco Smith’s Warriors will host Toulon – who beat the Stormers 28-27 earlier in the day – in next weekend’s quarter-finals.
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The Bulls dominated the early exchanges of the match, played in driving rain but with the wind at their backs.
The early pressure eventually told as Glasgow transgressed and Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard kicked a simple penalty goal.
Glasgow then started hitting their stride and a searing break by centre Stafford McDowall was finished off by lock Max Williamson after 18 minutes. Flyhalf Dan Lancaster slotted the conversion.
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The Bulls, aided by a dominant scrum, clawed their way back and scored a brilliant team try through hooker Johan Grobbelaar in the corner to edge ahead 8-7.
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Grobbies gets the first try for the Bulls in Glasgow
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Pollard then slotted his second penalty goal as Glasgow infringed under pressure in their 22.
However, a costly Bulls error from the restart gave Glasgow a look-in and No 8 Jack Dempsey powered over from a lineout maul to edge the hosts back ahead.
On the stroke of half-time, Pollard hit a long-range penalty goal for a 14-12 lead.
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The second half was a real arm wrestle.
From a Bulls attack on the Glasgow tryline, the home side broke out and after sustained pressure, prop Patrick Schickerling burrowed over.
Tempers frayed in the final quarter and the Bulls conceded several needless penalties. Glasgow sensed an opening and a multi-phase attack saw McDowall cross in the corner for a 22-14 lead.
But the Bulls were not done and a piece of Canan Moodie magic resulted in Van Staden’s try. Fullback David Kriel slotted the conversion and it was a one-point game with two minutes left.
But Glasgow finished the match deep in Bulls territory, with replacement flyhalf Adam Hastings kicking a penalty goal.
The Bulls now turn their attention back to the Vodacom URC and will face the Dragons in Newport on 17 April.
GLASGOW – Tries: Max Williamson, Jack Dempsey, Patrick Schickerling, Stafford McDowall. Conversion: Dan Lancaster. Penalty: Adam Hastings.
BULLS – Tries: Johan Grobbelaar, Marco van Staden. Conversion: David Kriel. Penalties: Handré Pollard (3).
Photo: Bryan Keane/INPHO
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