The Bulls have regained the top spot in the South African Super Rugby conference after beating the Rebels in Melbourne in the first match of their Australasian tour.

They outscored their hosts by four tries to three to record a 32-17 victory.

The Bulls moved above the Jaguares by virtue of a superior point’s difference.

The Argentineans were first in the South African conference for a couple of hours after a stunning 28-20 victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington.

It was the Hurricanes’ first defeat at home against a team from outside New Zealand since April 2015.