Zebre Parma’s Winless Streak Continues as David Kriel Secures Bulls Hat-Trick

Zebre Parma’s quest for a long-awaited BKT United Rugby Championship victory hit another roadblock as they succumbed to a 54-29 defeat at the hands of the Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. The loss extended Zebre’s winless run to a daunting 28 matches, making it a challenging season for the Italian side.

Center David Kriel was the star of the show, notching a memorable hat-trick of tries. He was ably supported by Akker van der Merwe and Devon Williams, who both crossed the try line twice in a display of the Bulls’ attacking prowess.

The Bulls’ dominance in the match was further highlighted by Sergeal Petersen’s try, along with accurate kicking from Johan Goosen, who successfully converted six tries, and Chris Smith, who added one conversion to the tally.

While the Italians struggled to contain the Bulls, they did manage to secure a try bonus point with several impressive scores of their own. Jacopo Bianchi, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Scott Gregory, and Lorenzo Pani all contributed to Zebre’s points tally. Prisciantelli also played a crucial role with the boot, adding nine points through successful conversions and penalties.

For Zebre, the frustration of an extended winless streak continues, but their determination and efforts to secure valuable bonus points demonstrate their resilience and commitment to improving their performances. While the Bulls celebrated a convincing victory, Zebre will undoubtedly be looking for opportunities to turn their fortunes around as the season progresses in the United Rugby Championship.