The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cheetahs at 1.45 — an implied 64% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Bulls: opened 3.90, closed 2.85 (32%)
• Cheetahs: opened 1.28, closed 1.45 (64%)
• Draw: opened 24.00, closed 25.00 (4%)

Half-time: Bulls 17 - 47 Cheetahs.

Cheetahs — recent form

• 2026-08-09DHL Western Province 26-26 Cheetahs
• 2026-07-31Gwk Griquas 24-21 Cheetahs
• 2026-07-24Cheetahs 43-21 Natal Sharks

Bulls — recent form

• 2026-08-15Bulls 19-43 Nova Zelândia
• 2026-08-08Bulls 14-19 Ford Pumas
• 2026-08-01Lions 42-19 Bulls
• 2026-07-25Gwk Griquas 56-26 Bulls
• 2026-06-19Leinster 36-7 Bulls