Bulls-Ospreys URC kick-off delayed following Gauteng thunderstorm warning

Kick-off in the United Rugby Championship (URC) game between the Bulls and the Ospreys at Loftus on Saturday has been delayed following thunderstorm weather warnings.

The game, which was meant to start at 15:00, was pushed back by at least 30 minutes, the Bulls said, "pending further changes in weather patterns".

The SA Weather Service issued a warning on Saturday morning of possible severe thunderstorms, localised flooding and damaging winds.

The Bulls are looking for a bonus-point win against the Welshmen that would see them even up points with the Stormers on the overall URC standings on 29 points.

?? ?? Please be advised that (due to lightning & storm notifications received) the tournament office, Vodacom Bulls and @ospreys have all agreed to delay the start of the match (initially scheduled for 15h00) by 30mins.@Vodacom #URC #TrueToTheBlue pic.twitter.com/KMieW4MiUA