The Bulls had to come from behind to beat the Sharks 20-19 and take the top place in the Super Rugby standings at Loftus Versfeld.

Both teams scored two tries each in the match but the Bulls needed a try by Jano Vermaak seven minutes from full time to take the lead. 

Meanwhile in other results, highlanders defeated hurricanes by 49 - 44. Cheetahs thumped blues 34 - 13 and Stormers defeated the Southern Kings 24 - 12.

Story by: Prasheel Chandra
Source: Super Rugby news