Otti approves ₦1m each as interim support for Abia returnees from South Africa
According to the approval, a comprehensive profiling of each returnee is currently ongoing to assess their individual circumstances and socio-economic realities. This is to enable the government to design appropriate interventions for sustainable reintegration and social protection coverage tailored to their specific needs. The post Otti approves ₦1m each as interim support for Abia returnees…
Pretoria, South Africa (AP) — In a match held at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, New Zealand's All Blacks demonstrated their prowess by defeating the Bulls with a score of 50-19, serving as a final warm-up for the upcoming test series against South Africa's world champions. The New Zealand team secured a commanding lead at halftime with a 24-0 scoreline, and their performance was largely influenced by playing at altitude, which led to a more competitive and back-and-forth second half.
Despite conceding their first points in over two hours throughout the tour games against the Stormers, Sharks, and Bulls, the All Blacks still managed to score eight tries, with contributions from wingers Josh Moorby, Leroy Carter, and captain Codie Taylor. The Bulls, while disappointed, acknowledged that their physicality and tempo would be closely matched by the Springboks in the tests to come.
New Zealand's squad gained valuable experience for their upcoming grueling series of four tests, with players such as Anton Segner, Codie Taylor, and Rieko Ioane making significant impacts. The Bulls, despite being the best provincial side the All Blacks will face on tour, were not at full match fitness due to not playing since June 19 in their third consecutive United Rugby Championship final, and had been on a short offseason break.
However, their ambitious and up-tempo style managed to score three tries in the second half. The All Blacks' front row of Taylor and props Tyrel Lomax and Xavier Numia stood out in the set-piece, with Numia preventing an early Bulls lineout maul try. The All Blacks' inside backs, Josh Jacomb, Anton Lienert-Brown, and Ioane, effectively set up chances wide out.
New Zealand's captain Codie Taylor and other players scored tries throughout the game, with Bulls prop Francois Klopper briefly interrupting New Zealand's lead with a try in the second half. Despite the Bulls' efforts, New Zealand's set-piece proved to be reliable, with inside backs Josh Jacomb, Anton Lienert-Brown, and Rieko Ioane effectively setting up scoring opportunities for the team.
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