Unimpressive South Africa A gored by the Bulls

While the game was a last chance for squad members to make a bid for places in the South Africa side for Saturday's Test, it was Bulls five-eighth Johan Goosen who stole the show.

Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls moves away from Yaw Penxe during the match between South Africa A and Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium. 

South Africa A have lost 17-14 to the Bulls as the majority of the Springboks fringe players failed to impress before next weekend's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

First half tries from Aphelele Fassi and Wandisile Simelane had the shadow Springboks 14-0 ahead at half-time but the Bulls struck back in the second half with tries in quick succession from winger Keagan Johannes and hooker Johan Grobbelaar to level the score.