Glasgow overturns deficit to beat Bulls 21-12 at Scotstoun
Glasgow Warriors produced a late turnaround to beat the Vodacom Bulls 21-12 at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday, overturning a 12-7 deficit after 60 minutes with a penalty try and a late score to secure victory in the United Rugby Championship.
Sione Tuipulotu opened the scoring for Glasgow early in the first quarter and Adam Hastings converted. The Bulls responded through a move finished by Stravino Jacobs and, early in the second half, Willie le Roux crossed to put the visitors ahead. A potential further try for the Bulls by replacement wing KurtLee Arendse was ruled out by the television match official after the build-up included a knock on. Minutes later, Glasgow were awarded a penalty try when the Bulls collapsed a lineout maul and Francois Klopper was sent to the sin bin. Nathan McBeth finished off Glasgow's third try late in the match, with Hastings adding the conversion to complete the 21-12 scoreline.
The match featured several key incidents that swung momentum. The Bulls took advantage of an interception and incisive running from Sebastian de Klerk to reach the front early in the second half, and Ruan Nortje and Marcell Coetzee returned to the starting pack for the South...