SA teams primed to accelerate into URC playoffs
The Sharks celebrate

SA teams primed to accelerate into URC playoffs

With the South African leg of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship scheduled for next week, the Sharks, Stormers and Vodacom Bulls are all in position to make a run at playoff places.

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Stormers ambushed by Scottish ref

Stormers head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff both admitted after the loss to Connacht in Galway that the officiating during the match differed markedly from what they were used to in the local South African derbies.

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Fassi shines as Sharks claim bonus-point victory over Benetton
Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi scores

Fassi shines as Sharks claim bonus-point victory over Benetton

The Sharks climbed into eighth place on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship table after a last-minute try sealed a bonus-point win over Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.

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Dobson: Willemse perfect for Galway gale
Damian Willemse

Dobson: Willemse perfect for Galway gale

Coach John Dobson says Damian Willemse will suit the wet and windy conditions the Stormers are expecting when they face Connacht in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Galway on Saturday.

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Sharks confirm Etzebeth signing
Eben Etzebeth celebrates with Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi

Sharks confirm Etzebeth signing

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will be joining them after he was granted an early exit from his contract with Toulon.

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Rassie, please scrap the cap!
Pieter-Steph du Toit & Franco Mostert

Rassie, please scrap the cap!

The salary cap hurts South African rugby more than it helps which is why national director of rugby Rassie Erasmus must do away with it, according to Zelim Nel.

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Stormers blow away toothless Lions
Seabelo Senatla is tackled by Stean Pienaar

Stormers blow away toothless Lions

The Stormers scored four tries to clinch a commanding 32-10 bonus-point win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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