We are close to the final phase of URC. Two days before the end of the regular phase, the fight for qualification is very committed and the Bulls, Cardiff and the Scarlets confirmed their great shape. The latter even offered the Leinster scalp, undisputed leader.
Glasgow 19 – 26 Bulls
This match was the shock of this 16e daytime. Out of three consecutive victories, the two teams compete in second place, synonymous with a quarter reception and then possibly in the semi-finals. And it was the visitors who won, A week after Thomond Park’s feat. Johan GOOSEN, very precise against the poles, scored 16 points by allowing his team to race in mind, with also two grobbelaar tests then Kriel. At the end of the match, the Warriors rebelled to win an unexpected defensive bonus via two tests from Steyn and Cancelliere. Glasgow now only has one point ahead of the Bulls.
Cardiff 26 – 21 Munster
These two historic championships formerly Celte are fighting this season for a qualification between the fourth and eighth place. In a tight duel, they went to blow for a long time and the Munster even led 21-12 thanks to three tests. But the Blues overthrew everything with a domineering conquest and the malice of the scrum half Johan Mulder. With this five -point victory, Cardiff takes an option for qualification and gives a slight smile to a Welsh rugby at half mast.
Zebre 25 – 25 Edinburgh
The Scots had to prevail to clearly stay in contact with the qualifiable wagon. At the penultimate of the championship, they made a very bad operation by tearing a draw after the mermaid thanks to a test of Matt Currie transformed by Cammy Scott. They remain two points from eighth place when the parmesans did not go far from a big performance.
Lions 26 – 7 Connacht
This match between poorly classified has seen a global domination by South Africans on fatty field. The premises raced in mind during the whole game and pocket four points which allow them to double their opponent of the day. The Connacht, in great difficulty in recent weeks, has been on a fourth defeat in a row in URC, after being eliminated from the CUP challenge by Racing 92.
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Ospreys 57 – 24 Dragons
This duel between Welsh provinces gave birth to a spectacular performance with twelve tests, including nine for the oscreys! The Swansea players delighted their audience and the young opener Dan Edwards, caped during the 6 nations tournament signed a double (20 points in total) as is his teammate in the Keelan Giles wing. Opposite, the dragons had trouble reacting and collecting a new heavy defeat.
Stormers 56 – 5 Treviso
Full cardboard for storyters! With a gala mngomezulu, A week after her hat -trickCAP players sprayed a team, however type of mismanagement. Author of 26 points including a “Full House” (he has at least registered an essay, a penalty, a transformation and a drop), the nugget of the Boks has carried a dominant team which approaches a qualification. On the other hand, stopping for the Trévisans who will have to fight to the end to win a quarter -final.
Scarlets 35 – 22 Leinster
New pleasant result for Welsh rugby! The Scarlets brought down the Leinster, a leader only beaten for a recovery during the current exercise. Reworked in anticipation of their semi-final of Champions Cup against Nortampton next Saturday, the Leinstermen have undergone a logical setback against plying and realistic Welsh. The latter integrate the Top 8, synonymous with a provisional qualified place.
Ulster 19 – 22 Sharks
The Sharks struck again at the end of the match! After a victory in the buzzer in EdinburghSiya Kolisi’s teammates overthrew Ulstermen, however in front of the display board during a major part of the match. Led 19-5 at the hour of play, the South Africans returned with Tshituka and Julius. Finally, Hendrikse scored the winning penalty at the 77e minute. The Sharks therefore see a quarter -final at home.
The next day will take place after next week’s European cut, namely May 9/10.
