BULLS vs GLASGOW | TEAMS ANNOUNCED | URC FINAL

A date with destiny for Jake White, Franco Smith and their teams. Two teams enter...only 1 can leave with the URC title.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

C'mon BULLS! You have a full stadium of fans behind you. Bring the cup home! 💪🏈

[@marctheron2480]

Go look in the tunnel at Loftus for this sign awaiting anyone running onto the pitch. “Altitude. 1350m. It matters."

[@Alias-gy3tz]

I always said... it doesn't. Mind games, that is all it is. How do I know? I grew up on the high veld.

[@saiyandemonisher]

Exited to see KLA back just gutted for Willie. 52000 tickets sold Tim you going to miss an Epic finale. Just the atmosphere alone is going to be out this world.

[@NPC69725]

Die Blou Bull eet nie van die floer af nie.

[@willemsteyn7808]

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[@BiltonginParis]

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[@etiennevanwyk3208]

You are going to have such a good time in RSA

[@bluehar5505]

We mustn't underestimate this Glasgow team. They have been absolutely immense the entire season. Definitely will miss Willie, gutted he can't go in the final, he's been one of the big reasons why we are here. Hope he's on the sidelines to help and guide the team. Arendse is at a minimum worth a try in a game. Let's hope he's recovered and ready for this and hungry. I have a lot of respect for this Glasgow team, they've been immense, But I am backing the boys in blue. They deserved a home final and I hope we can repeat our glory in 2009

[@TheTherealbadboy]

Bulls and Boks for the win!!

[@garrybessant826]

I think you're right about the teams and the predicted result. I wish you were wrong, but I'm so happy that the Warriors even made the final, like you say, they have a shot. I hope they turn up and make this a great game against a fantastic Bulls team. Great video again 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏉🇿🇦🩵🖤

[@chrismarais9012]

Dont forget in world cup, Kolbe ran circles around Penaud - When the time came to stand up, Kolbe did

[@ridgerunnersp]

Yep, he had a quiet season last year which is why he fell off a lot of radars. But did the thing when it mattered

[@alexiachamberlin8019]

Willie wanted to play but he had to follow injury protocols- from interview with Jake White

[@PaulJoubertRKK]

Willie Le Roux more influential. But Kurt-Lee is a massive bonus for the Bulls!

[@ContendformyFaith]

Especially when it comes down to one individual brilliance play to win the game. Kurt Lee has that ability in spades

[@andresullivan6473]

Yez

[@Mr.RB123]

Kurt Lee can play fullback, but watch out for Williams, don't underestimate him😂

[@bodysystemz]

Agree,Willie tends to get too emotional,and might get over hypedm, yellow card ,maybe

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Eating your words? Willie is brilliant, he was missed dearly tonight, in the final.

[@Pierre-yh1ju]

Choice between Willie and Kurt. Willie anyday. The experience he brings is phenomenal. Everybody is saying a Bulls win, but Glasgow are the real deal. It's going to be epic

[@jimbabwe1]

I got to go with Kurt Lee... Willie doesn't always play as well as he did last week. He can be brilliant but the small margins can leave him with goat horns too.

[@etienneholmes5556]

Best final of URC to date!!!!!!

[@JusZel]

I compared last weeks team sheets and came to the same conclusion - its Bulls forwards vs Glasgow backs. I think this gives the Bulls the advantage at altitude because they will try erode the Glasgow enthusiasm with scrum penalties and mauls. If Glasgow can get an early good start and make Bulls chase the game then they have a chance of winning. Otherwise I think the Bulls will turn the screws and suffocate the Warriors. Looking forward to an epic battle!

[@alistairclifton1286]

Willie le Roux for his ruby brain....the way he reads the game and acts as 1st receiver and playmaker a lot...his assists are sublime. He has been much maligned by South African fans over the years. Yes, he does make mistakes sometimes, but he takes risks that pay off and reads the game like no one else.

[@davesmith826]

It's been said by multiple coaches over the years that he's the smartest man on the pitch whenever he plays. His technical skills are also massively underrated. The one weakness of his game is decision-making, but that's something clever people struggle with, and is one reason why some distinctly average coaches make world-class players. Willie is a world-class player and will one day be a world-class coach. I'm devastated he can't play in the final because he deserves it.

[@alistairclifton1286]

@@davesmith826 Agree 100%

[@AdriaanWindt]

I agree, Willie le Roux BUT, can Goosen do those kick passes to the right and left? I believe, yes. Then Arendse on the receiving end!

[@dn822]

You won't need those kicks....they've done it against Leinster because they know Nienabers defence system...it leaves space open on the sides. This team does not defend the same

[@Tacticaljobby]

Glasgow are an attack minded team, but showed against Munster last week that their defense can win them games. Absolutely buzzing for the weekend keeman the boys

[@christiaanchristoffelvanwy3678]

It is gonna be a though Game but im Supporting the BULLS ALL WAY🐃

[@MACCA0405]

Bulls big favourites. Can’t see my team having the depth to beat them. Nice to see SA and Scotland teams in the final. Don’t need to read any Irish comments for a while. What a relief. Unfortunately the only way is down for Irish rugby. They are the new Wales in 4 years.

[@jonathanstaley3883]

Can’t wait! I reckon Bulls by a small margin. I agree, Willie will be missed. The altitude will play a big part in the favor of bulls too🏆

[@mamoersebaas2654]

Evan Roos ,Cameron Hanekom and Frankie Horne coming from the same high school ..Devon williams is being playing all his life as a 10 .Hes a smart playmaker .Hell do well at 15 ..

[@rosshamber429]

Absolutely Willie. Such a match winner. One of your best Vidoes Mr. Egg Chaser. Big weekend of rugby coming up indeed. Let's gooo

[@davesmith826]

It's going to be a razor-thin victory for one of these sides. I can't see a runaway victory for either.

[@aaronreid116]

Good luck to both teams!!💪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@nevillecoleske6368]

Yes, I also see it as being a tight match for the first 60odd min then the Bulls will get the crucial scores.

[@okkertgreyvenstein5765]

Tim yes we going to miss Willie and we want to make sure he is ready for Ireland. Devon Williams might not have the experience Willie has, but he is a very good player and he also have a left boot. The full house crowd is going to be just the extra arm and leg for the bulls, its going to be overwhelming for Glasgow and then Altitude, 1350m , last time glasgow was here it was 20 000 people in the stands, remember the boks beat wales and the vibe is going to be out of this world, Loftus is going to be a buzz

[@ntandomokoena555]

Devon Williams Played fly half for the Pumas and was tearing it up before he signed for the Bulls, I back him to do well.

[@andrewharris1837]

Excellent synopsis as always Tim.Home advantage huge and also ref important.if he French anything can happen 😅 Enjoy SA next week😊

[@kooibono]

Italian

[@arthurharrison2972]

Got a invite to loftus Sat. What a gift. Going to be Epic

[@LouwWinterbach]

You are a true super star. Always fascinating to listen to you.

[@billy9978]

Whatever happens tomorrow, 2 finals in 2 seasons for Glasgow means teams will start to realise they are a very good outfit because the last couple of years they’ve not been at their best, and when the big SA sides joined I think their impression was the only threat to them was Lienster. All changes now. Good luck to both teams and no matter what happens Glasgow, you can be very proud of your season. Aw the best.

[@francoisdurand-o4m]

Met Tim at Craven Week today, what a good chap!

[@onlookervb]

In his peak give me la roux but I think I'd take arendse now, but you never know when an old boy will roll back the years and show you why he was once one if the best in the game

[@peterbotha7098]

Kurtley has been the best in the world for a while now. Incredible finisher👌👌👌 Made Pernaud look slow when he faced him…

[@poo2764]

Teams going to South Africa should have 2 weeks to acclimatise to the conditions, should be looked into! Come on Glasgow hope ye win!

[@Arti-ficiallyChi]

Agree..same would go for teams going from South Africa to Europe...

[@MeiA-h9r]

Damn if Kurt Lee Arendse is back and fit and playing at the same level before his injury This spells bad news for Ireland in July Why?! Because Arendse is just different gravy!!

[@alexmunro8231]

This game will be won upfront.

[@AllInTheGame01]

Just hope the stands are packed out 🤞

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Yes, Loftus is sold out. Go bulls! 🏈

[@AllInTheGame01]

@@Wildlife_SA. 👍

[@christiaanchristoffelvanwy3678]

The Tickets are sold out

[@AllInTheGame01]

@@christiaanchristoffelvanwy3678 👍

[@colinkavanagh1708]

Hopefully a final worthy of the season both team can be proud if love to see some silverware going back to Scotland but again home advantage is key it will be interesting to see if either team is more spent after semifinals

[@etienneshawe1727]

Willie. No doubt!!!!

[@KeithOram-d8q]

Hindsight is a great thing but Glasgow's win over Bulls having been 13-0 down was spectacular. Glasgow's second half push was amazing.

[@michaelramsay-fraser7076]

Good to see you going for Bulls. In the quarters, you went for Stormers, Glasgow won. In the semi, you went for Munster, Glasgow won. If your track record holds true, Glasgow should be champions. Great!

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha.

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

There's no way you said those 2 guys are better than Kolbe.

[@magnuspeacock5857]

KLA vs WLR I'm taking Willie every time for the Bulls.

[@IS-77]

Can't wait Bullsboks weekend 😅.

[@francoisdurandt9893]

It's going to be EPIC... !!!! SO EXCITED

[@wayneduplessis7270]

Arendse for sure, all day

[@Avm68CC]

Come on Warriors!!! Big ask - but anything could happen!

[@ebw9802]

Still gutted from both results last week, however really looking forward to this one

[@ArchieSmith-h7t]

Going to be a cracking game. Glasgow need to start well, keep the scoreboard close & take the chances when they come. We’ve got better backs than the Bulls but a bit worried about the power of the Bulls forwards, despite having a full international pack. Come on the Warriors! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648]

I think altitude will have an influence. Lets just hope the officiating matches the calibre of teams

[@cornelmasson4610]

Worried about Tuipolotu... 😮🇿🇦

[@trianglestop]

Both wingers had a great game for the Bulls last weekend, so, strangely, KLA not missed that much. Willie is the more valuable player for a game like this. Only by a ball hair!

[@robertwood6297]

Scotland and Italy have a bright future

[@thabomazwayi4422]

Italy has shown the biggest gains. Six nations and URC😅😅

[@brucehome6635]

Not fair to ask that Tim. I am just thrilled to have Kirt lee on the pitch.

[@johanlamprecht5577]

Bulls are great at winning finals. That plus home advantage should swing it for them I think.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Goosen will keep Bulls in control. Huge that KLA in. Bulls !!!!! Bokke !!!!

[@timbaker4253]

Willie was the only backline player on the bench for the Boks in the RWC final. Says it all.

[@NicoDuplessis-cn1tv]

For this game, which is a final, I begrudgingly have to say I would choose WLR.

[@gavinsmith28]

Looking forward to the game….

[@ltm277]

Going by the combined team, you’d put your money on who the weather suits. Hopefully both teams are up for this now

[@davesmith826]

The weather will definitely suit the Bulls - bone dry, not a hint of cloudcover and a lot of thin air. Glasgow are in for a hell of a game, but they have a good chance to turn the tables. They've turned games on their heads repeatedly this season with a single moment of magic and are dangerous for the entire 80. It's going to be a cracking game and, I think, one that is high scoring. I know finals usually aren't, but I see both coaches throwing caution to the wind at various points in the game and the field being carved open through intercepts and counter attacks in the middle and late part of the match.

[@9502937]

Willie Le Roux was key to the win against Leinster, but I think Bulls will still get the job done against Warriors.

[@woesmevrou5673]

My thoughts…. Loftus is the place to be tomorrow!

[@tomsawyer4321]

I’d pick Willie too in this game. His unbelievable vision and playmaking behind the attacking line just provides the Bulls with that X factor and dynamism that turns finals. That being said he’s injured and it’s great that Arendse is starting. Glasgow play a very high paced physical brand so the Bulls need to be as defensively strong as last week and thats a big ask but a sellout crowd will be the 16th man and they played well last week considering the Bulls had to overcome the performance of the ref and tmo. Good ref this week and I hope he has a great game today. Im expecting a one score difference between the sides no idea which one scores more, now Ive said that it probably means one team will run away with it because my predictions whilst well considered are nearly always wrong. Im going to get a bit soppy and say “as long as rugbys the winner”😅

[@vuyaniman9440]

Go Bulls 🐂. I expect Glasgow to turn up, so bulls need to have the same defensive mentality. The Glasgow backs , 11, 12, 13, 14 are dangerous .

[@allthegearbutnoidea.7138]

As a Glasgow fan I think it is going to be a cracker of a game. Bulls are definitely favourite for me, but I said that last week too.

[@FrancoisSauer-ys3qc]

Several player's who have played against the bulls in a sold out staduim,have said its the biggest game they've played in.This includes world cup winners.Wel tomorrow the stadium is sold out for the first time since 2009.

[@vahorgan]

I would say you are spot on with that team, I feel the bulls go in with the better pack but that Glasgow backline, deadly as fk!

[@ElijahMan2633]

3 weeks in SA, you wot?!? I reckon you’ll come with having perfected your pronunciation of names, having obtained an SA passport, having found a new love for SA rugby (Craven Week), making your own Biltong and getting the urge to braai every week with klippies in hand.

[@AC-hu3xk]

Bulls ❤

[@JacobusFredericks]

ALL THE WAY FROM CAPE TOWN TO SUPPORT MY TEAM CUP STAYED AT LOFTUS KEEP THE PRESSURE BULLS

[@JKMeZmA]

Stafford McDowell is still injured I believe as his hand injury got infected, so his recovery is gonna be longer. Gutted for him.

[@bengormley2517]

The URC was magic this year...Glasgow by 5 (gutted Leinster fan ).

[@stevesmith5235]

Looks like you called it

[@henrymilleruk100]

From the UK - how do I watch URC? 🙌 praying for a rugby utopia where all the different comps actually go on one channel / subscription

[@yermanoffthetelly]

Premier Sports if you have a subscription or URC TV - also subscription. (There's also RTÉ on freeview if you live in NI)

[@henrymilleruk100]

@@yermanoffthetelly thank you!

[@yermanoffthetelly]

@@henrymilleruk100 It's actually spread across 20 channels depending on where in the world you live. Generally, each country will cover their home teams games on free to air tv. I don't know why BBC Scotland/Alba isn't showing it on fta 🤷‍♂️

[@Zomo1553]

​@@yermanoffthetellybbc scotland has no rights to any club rugby. Real shame. I miss the old commentary on BBC alba

[@yermanoffthetelly]

@@Zomo1553 Bloody shame. S4C/BBC Wales has the Welsh teams, BBC NI has Ulster but RTÉ/TG4 cover all the Irish provinces. Your letting the side down BBC Alba 😔

[@andresullivan6473]

Playing the bulls at lotus is tough

[@jan-gertnel4556]

I would take Willie

[@wot4922]

Remember when we used to get so upset with Willie 🤣🤣🦈

[@phillipmiga3961]

​@@wot4922 he turned a new leave he heard our voices n change

[@JewbacosTacos]

Backline of glasgow is scary. Especially the centre pairing

[@paulmulryne8405]

Can't see any other result than Bulls taking this.

[@gunner4life568]

well done on the Nortje pronounciation

[@kennethmacibela4463]

Up Bulls! No one can upset the mighty Bulls at Loftus!!

[@matthewbrown2567]

Rethinking that now😂

[@DarceG-jh1ik]

When are you doing position power rankings, can u do 1 before international season and 1 after?

[@PaulMalgas]

Bull's it your time to shine come make Tassie Tassie hasie proud consultant Proudfoot 🎉🎉🎉

[@JL-ti3us]

Willie Roux is a force multiple for the team, whereas Kurt Lee brings way more individual talent thats important.

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

Im a Stormers supporter, so im hoping for a draw..

[@ridgerunnersp]

Let's go Glasgow

[@NickWarne-bx3kv]

Come on Glasgow.

[@martinanderson4721]

Why is it not possible to see who is in the Glasgow Warriors Team.

[@Dan1973100]

I can see you commentary live at Loftus Versveld

[@sandrajansevanvuuren7891]

Willie le Roux

[@ritchiebirnie6124]

I don't think you have given Glasgow pack much credence

[@willemleroux8428]

Yes, the Willie from last week, but if he has an off game? On the other side Arendse don't have off games!

[@Shamankzn]

Just wwanted to check, you are not hob-nobbing with the SAS this weekend, are you? Just want to know that I can switch over to your channel an hour after the result of every game for the hot takes? See you in SA soon, I hope, enjoy the weekends rugby feast!

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha. I'll be there!

[@Zomo1553]

Really dont think the altitude will have as big an impact on glasgow as people say. Id argue they are actually fitter than the bulls. Glasgow are a second half team, bulls are notorious for switching off at the end

[@barthovant]

Should be at Loftus!

[@JewbacosTacos]

I wonder if it would not be better to put arendse at fullback and the devon williams at wing?

[@coatknight]

Le Roux is a big loss. Surprised KLA isn't at fullback. Bulls pack could potentially monster the Glasgow pack, especially if they manage to get into the same mindset and form as against Leinster. Toss-up at 9 but Papier has been excellent this year. Goosen (on current form) and KLA may prove to be the difference between the backlines.

[@ianjacobs2998]

Willie !!!!

[@seanofarrell8896]

I still think natural venues for finals would be better.

[@roydonfrost5460]

Any final in Europe is not exactly neutral for the uk teams though

[@seanofarrell8896]

@roydonfrost5460 if you look at it premiership, top14, champions Cup. You could argue top14,premiership not much natural but champions Cup mostly

[@piet0004]

We all love natural venues

[@roydonfrost5460]

@@seanofarrell8896 thats like saying lets play it in aus,nz or aus that would be fair on any urc either as sa teams know the conditions there

[@seanofarrell8896]

@piet0004 it would short out the travel issues the league did it once that was Celtic park.

[@joshhunter1129]

I think the 2 Glasgow players you’re underestimating is Zander and Tom Jordan. Based on from this year I genuinely think Zander could be up there with the best THPs in world rugby. Tom Jordan has not been picked for a single one of your combined XVs for the playoffs and he’s out played the starting Springbok 10 and then the starting Irish 10. If they two turn up, we can win this. However, Zander played 80 mins in both the playoff games so far, not sure he’ll be able to do that at altitude this week. Buzzing for this. , Cmon Glasgow

[@EggchasersRugby]

Tom Jordan impressed and surprised me. He is TOUGH. His stock is rising. Being behind Goosen is no criticism. Ditto Zander!

[@joshhunter1129]

@@EggchasersRugby sorry realised it seemed aimed saying “not picked for one of yours” 😂😂 I don’t think anyone would have picked him pre game, but guess that’s more my point. Been the “lesser” of each of his opponents so far pre game and out played both. Hoping for the same this week

[@hermankern3939]

Two excellent centre pairs matching each other could very well become something to look forward to....

[@ryanberelowitz7464]

I think you'd rather have Arendse. If it was purely a shootout between the two you may say Le Roux but you also have to take into account who replaces them. Either way, Williams will come in, and he is better at 15, than wing. He's more a natural replacement for Willie than Kurt-Lee

[@JM-ky2nm]

You keep on saying Arendse and Penaud are the best wings in the world over Kolbe. How often do you actually watch Kolbe play if ever? I reckon very much a case of out of sight, out of mind.

[@johannsmith8670]

I think that the team with the most points on the score board at the end of 80 mins will win the game....🎉 any comments ?