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The Cheetahs produced a sensational attacking display before surviving a spirited second-half comeback from the Vodacom Bulls XV to claim victory in a Currie Cup classic at Loftus on Sunday.

The visitors blew the Bulls away in the first half, scoring seven tries to take a commanding 47-17 lead into the break.

The Bulls fought back strongly after half-time, but the Cheetahs had built enough of a cushion to withstand the hosts’ late charge, even after being reduced to 13 men for the final 10 minutes – to win a humdinger 62-52.

The bonus-point win takes the Cheetahs back to second on the log, behind Griquas on points difference, after five rounds, with the winless Bulls remaining bottom.

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It was a frantic opening 40 minutes, with the Cheetahs crossing for their first try inside three minutes through winger Michael Annies, with flyhalf Jaco van der Walt adding the conversion.

The Bulls responded five minutes later when lanky winger Riyaad Bam crossed in the eighth minute, although the conversion was missed.

The Cheetahs quickly regained control, however, with centre Zander du Plessies scoring their second try before Prince Nkabinde crossed. Van der Walt converted both tries to stretch the visitors’ advantage.

The Bulls hit back in the 20th minute when hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele powered over, with scrumhalf Keagan Johannes adding the conversion.

But the Cheetahs continued to tear through the Bulls defence, with Annies grabbing his second try.

Flank Kebotile Maake gave the Bulls another boost when he crossed for their third try, although the conversion was again missed.

But the final 10 minutes of the half belonged to the visitors as they ran in a further three tries through Nkabinde, captain Neels Voschenk and fullback Cohen Jasper.

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Jasper added his second try shortly after the restart, with Van der Walt converting to stretch the lead further.

Lock Victor Sekekete then crossed in the 53rd minute to make it 59-17.

The Bulls refused to surrender, however, with debutant Marnus Rademeyer scoring a try. Johannes converted before replacement Brooklyn Newman crossed soon after, with the scrumhalf again adding the extras.

The hosts’ momentum was then boosted further when the Cheetahs were reduced to 13 men for the final 10 minutes after a 20-minute red card to replacement hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg and a yellow card to Annies.

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The Bulls capitalised on their numerical advantage as replacement loose forward Nizaam Carr, flyhalf Devon Williams and Rademeyer all crossed, with Johannes converting.

But the deficit proved too large to overcome, with replacement fullback Tiaan Swanepoel kicking a penalty goal for the Cheetahs after the hooter.

BULLS XV – Tries: Riyaad Bam, Siphosethu Mnebelele, Kebotile Maake, Marnus Rademeyer (2), Brooklyn Newman, Nizaam Carr, Devon Williams. Conversion: Keagan Johannes (6).
CHEETAHS – Tries: Michael Annies (2), Zander du Plessis, Prince Nkabinde (2), Neels Volschenk, Cohen Jasper (2), Victor Sekekete. Conversions: Jaco van der Walt (7). Penalty: Tiaan Swanepoel.

Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

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Vodacom Bulls XV coach Phiwe Nomlomo was disappointed with his side’s 62-52 defeat to the Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday despite a courageous comeback.

The Bulls trailed 47-17 at half-time before producing a vastly improved second-half performance to get back to within seven points, but ultimately suffered a fifth consecutive Currie Cup defeat.

“Disappointing once again,” Nomlomo said. “The game was nearly done in the first half. We did well to claw back as well as we did, but it remains disappointing.

“The shining light is how we expressed ourselves during the second half. We had a lot more intent; we were direct, moved the ball well and looked after our breakdown.

“All of a sudden, we handled everything we wanted to in the game, but 40 minutes later.”

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Nomlomo was particularly concerned by the Bulls’ sluggish first-half display.

“We weren’t as accurate as we wanted to be during the first half. It looked like we lacked energy, which is unlike us, so those things were quite concerning.

“In the second half we changed it all together; that’s the part; it’s a mental game.”

The Bulls now face a short turnaround before hosting the Stormers XXIII in a north-south derby on Friday. The Cape side is also desperate for log points after losing 29-7 to the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday, a result that dealt another blow to their playoff hopes.

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“Again, it’s a quick turnaround from Sunday to Friday. We must get bodies as fresh as possible,” Nomlomo said.

“It’s going to be brutal. It’s a north-south derby, so it goes without saying that it will be another match full of intensity.

“It’s going to be fire. They’ll want to win here, and we’re desperate for our first win.

“They will want to keep their playoff chances alive, and we’ll be fighting to get a win, so it will be another humdinger for sure.”

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NAIROBI, Kenya, August 16, 2026 – Defending champion Dismas Indiza, Daniel Nduva, John Karichu, and Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko share the lead after the opening round of the Absa Ruiru Invitational, the fifth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, at the par-70 Ruiru Sports Club.

The four players carded 2-under par 68 to set up a tightly contested leaderboard heading into the second round.

Nduva of Nyali Golf & Country Club made an explosive start, sinking three consecutive birdies on the first, second and third holes before adding another on the eighth.

He picked up two more birdies on the back nine at the 11th and 13th, but dropped shots on the fifth, 12th, 14th and 18th to close on 2-under par.

Speaking after his round, Nduva said:

“I got off to a really good start with the three birdies, which gave me some confidence. I had a few mistakes later in the round, but I managed to stay in it and finish on a good score. It is still early, so I just want to stay patient and build on this going into tomorrow.”

Karichu of Limuru Country Club also produced a strong opening round, carding four birdies on the second, eighth, 13th and 15th holes.

His only dropped shots came on the fourth and 14th as he matched the leaders on 2-under par 68.

“It was a good round overall. I gave myself some good opportunities and managed to convert a few of them. I made a couple of mistakes, but I stayed focused and finished well. There is still a lot of golf to play, so I will take the positives and try to improve tomorrow,” Karichu said.

On his part, Indiza produced arguably the most controlled round of the day, going bogey-free with birdies on the 10th and 18th holes to return a 2-under par 68.

Indiza, who won last year’s Ruiru leg after defeating John Lejirma in a dramatic sudden-death playoff, said:

“It was a solid round. I didn’t make many mistakes and managed to pick up two birdies, so I am happy with the way I played. Defending a title always comes with some pressure, but I am just taking it one round at a time and focusing on my game.”

Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko completed the four-way tie at the top after carding five birdies on the second, eighth, ninth, 13th and 15th holes.

He dropped shots on the first, fourth and 18th to finish on 2-under par 68.

Okoko said:

“I think it was a good start. I made some good birdies and gave myself chances throughout the round. I had a few dropped shots, especially towards the end, but 2-under is a good position to be in. I just need to stay focused and hopefully put together another good round tomorrow.”

A further four players are tied for fifth position on 1-under par 69, featuring Tanzania’s Nuru Mollel, Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera, Samuel Njoroge and Greg Snow.

Six players share ninth position on level par, with Kenya’s David Wakhu, Joseph Karanja, Michael Karanga and Edwin Mudanyi joined by Uganda’s Philip Kasozi and Nigeria’s Kamalu Bako.

The Absa Ruiru Invitational features a KES 2 million prize purse, with players also competing for valuable Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit points, Official World Ranking points and World Amateur Golf Ranking points.

The tournament continues tomorrow with the second round, before the top 30 players plus ties advance to Tuesday’s final round.

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