A sensational try deep into extra time by captain and eighth man Pietie Loots handed the Bulldogs a dramatic Currie Cup first division 14-13 win over the Falcons at the Absa Stadium on Friday night.
One really had to feel for the visitors for they had taken the lead through a converted try by left wing Leon Lubbe in injury time and with four minutes remaining.
Down 13-9 the Bulldogs looked dead and buried but following a series of furious attacking attempts and with the hooter having sounded, the Bulldogs found themselves with the slightest of overlaps down the right flank, which allowed Loots to crash over in the corner.
At half-time the teams were level at 6-6 with the Falcons having made most of the play. The second 40 minutes saw both teams creating opportunities but defensively each side was up to it.
Outstanding for the Falcons was flanker Jean Pieters but it was Bulldogs flanker Zolani Mofu who got the man-of-the-match award. — Sapa