Top 20 Stunning Performances in the 2024-25 United Rugby Championship from South Africa
🏈 Totally Tops Try List: South African Edition 🇿🇦
South African rugby fans, gather round! We turned the heat up in the United Rugby Championship (URC) with our teams firing on all cylinders. Here's a jaw-dropping collection of 20 tries that had everyone talking. So buckle up, rugby heads, and get ready to relive the magic!
20: Semisonic StealMan of the Match, Sebastian de Klerk, snatched an opportunity when Jaden Hendrikse slipped, kicking it off and setting up Canan Moodie for a stunning score in the Bulls' semi-final against Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld.
19: Papier PlaneEmbroke Papier swooped in like a paper airplane, outmaneuvering the Ospreys' defense and scoring an electrifying try at a sudden speed.
18: Quarter Asked, None GivenBulls' playmaker Willie le Roux retrieved the ball and offloaded it to de Klerk, who chipped, re-gathered, and faked out Ali Price for a crucial try against Edinburgh.
17: Kick Into ActionJurie Matthee put the Stormers in motion with a classy kick to Ruhan Nel, resulting in a sensational score for Leolin Zas during the Capetonian's season-opening match against the Ospreys in Bridgend.
16: Boogeyman BeginsHot prospect Jurenzo Julius, affectionately known as "The Boogeyman," initiated this try-scoring sequence for the Sharks against the Dragons with a powerful break and offload to Ethan Hooker.
15: Running of the BullsEmbrose Papier and Nizaam Carr combined forces to put Sergeal Petersen over for his second try against Zebre and show the world what the Bulls are made of.
14: Lions' LeapThe Lions charged out of the gates with a powerful performance against Ulster, including a stunning try scored by Quan Horn on a counter-attack.
13: Kolisi's Quick HandsSiya Kolisi delivered a lightning-fast pass inside for Grant Williams to break through the Lions' defense and open the scoring for the Sharks.
12: Quan-tum LeapQuan Horn demonstrated his incredible speed and agility by slicing through the Stormers' defense at Ellis Park and setting up Henco van Wyk for a memorable score.
11: Magic WilliamsDevon Williams dazzled the crowd with an awesome behind-the-bag pass, leading to a charging Sebastian de Klerk for another Bulls try against the Lions.
10: Bok BrillianceA trio of Springboks teamed up for a striking try against the Ospreys, with Makazole Mapimpi collecting the crosskick and powering through several defenders to put Phepsi Buthelezi away.
9: Class & CreativitySacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Dan du Plessis linked up for an awe-inspiring behind-the-back pass, showcasing the Stormers' flair as they racked up 50 points against Benetton.
8: Offload for the AgesGianni Lombard's also-ran pass was a sight to behold, leading to a terrific team effort resulting in a try for the Lions, capped off by SJ Kotze's unique no-look behind-the-back effort.
7: Flipping FantasticPhenomenal handling following a quick throw-in allowed the Stormers to go from one side of the field to the other, with a stunning offload from Joseph Dweba setting up Seabelo Senatla's spectacular score.
6: Coast to CoastThe Lions dominated against Edinburgh in Round Three, racing out to a record 48-0 halftime lead, with this coast-to-coast try being the pick of the bunch.
5: ThunderstruckThe Stormers showcased their power and pizzazz, starting from deep in their own half and finishing with Paul de Villiers crossing the line, in a breathtaking try against Connacht.
4: On Cloud NineMarcell Coetzee capped off an impressive team effort against the Dragons with a rousing try, cementing the Bulls' dominance in the final round of the regular season.
3: The Terminator Runs AmuckHenco van Wyk bulldozed through the Munster defense, drawing comparisons to the Terminator, in this otherworldly try.
2: Sharks Shred the BullsJurenzo Julius kept the passes flowing, culminating in a scoring opportunity for Jordan Hendrikse against the Bulls, demonstrating the Sharks' peerless link-up play.
1: Stormers' Stunning StuntIn Llanelli, the Stormers gave the Scarlets a beating, with Wandisile Simelane, Warrick Gelant, and Ruben van Heerden among those putting on a breathtaking display en route to a stunning score for Deon Fourie.
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- The jaw-dropping collection of tries in the United Rugby Championship (URC) included a stunning score by Henco van Wyk, who, like The Terminator, bulldozed through the Munster defense in a breathtaking display, demonstrating the power and skill of South African sports.
- Among the 20 tries that had everyone talking, the Bulls' semi-final against Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld showcased the team's impressive link-up play, as Canan Moodie scored a stunner after a chance created by Man of the Match, Sebastian de Klerk, who seized an opportunity when Jaden Hendrikse slipped, displaying the dynamic nature of rugby within South African sports.
