Cameron Hanekom's standout performance helped the Bulls overcome a five-match losing streak in Cape Town, defeating the Stormers 33-32 in an exciting URC derby.
Cameron Hanekom delivered a standout performance, earning him the player-of-the-match award and propelling the Bulls to a thrilling victory over the Stormers . The match, a North-South United Rugby Championship ( URC ) derby at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, saw the Bulls break a five-match losing streak in the city, ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 33-32. Hanekom set the tone early with an electrifying run off the kickoff and maintained his dominance throughout the game.
He made a series of powerful runs, was a formidable force at the breakdown, and tackled with relentless intensity. While Hanekom acknowledged his own contributions, he expressed greater satisfaction with the collective effort of his team in securing the win.'We had a lot of pressure coming here,' Hanekom admitted. 'We had a couple of losses in a row here in Cape Town. But we told ourselves we just have to stick to the basics, forget about what happened in the past and play for the now.' He continued, 'We stood together as a collective unit and we got over the line, and I am very happy and proud of each and every one of us.' Despite his impressive performance, Hanekom remained self-critical, identifying areas for improvement in his game. He also highlighted the importance of teamwork, emphasizing that his success was a product of the support and contributions of his teammates. 'We have a couple of work-ons,' he noted. 'There were some poor moments where we gave away soft points. You are never going to get that perfect game, but that’s what we are striving for.' The Bulls coach, Jake White, echoed Hanekom's sentiments, praising the team's resilience and determination. He acknowledged that the game had been closely contested, with both sides displaying quality rugby. 'I think both sides showed quality rugby,' White observed. 'It could've gone either way. A simple kick at the end, simple decision making, but all in all I am very happy and couldn’t be more proud of the team.
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