Traditionally teams from Chennai and Bengaluru have had an intense rivalry in Indian sport, and on Friday evening, in Mumbai at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during the GMR Rugby Premier League, it was no different. The in-form Bravehearts put on absolute clinic, and won 26-0, handing the Chennai Bulls their first defeat of the season. This is also the first time in Season 1 of the GMR RPL, that a team has kept a clean sheet.
Among the best teams in the GMR RPL’s first week, both sides played out a feisty first half, which included last ditch tackles and impressive counter attacks from Chennai and Bengaluru. After a scoreless first half, the Bengaluru Bravehearts were the ones who broke through – stretching the Chennai Bulls’ defence and then going over the line.
At the heart of the Bravehearts’ attack was Liam Poulton, who scored a couple of tries in the second half and was ably aided by Pol Pla adding a third try. Just before the final whistle Philip Wokorach added a fourth try, whilst Akuila Rokolisoa converted three out of the four kicks.
