TIME TO REFOCUS: SA’s URC teams face northern examination as club season ramps up
While the Sharks and Lions face tough overseas assignments in the next two weeks, the South Africa-based Bulls and Stormers should finish this block of URC matches on a high.
As South Africa's leading rugby franchises gear up for the Northern Hemisphere leg of the United Rugby Championship (URC), focus turns to how the Bulls, Stormers, Lions, and Sharks will perform after a challenging period. The Lions are currently atop the standings following their emotional victory in La Rochelle, but will face a tough test against Edinburgh and Glasgow in the coming fortnight.
The Bulls and Stormers, meanwhile, are looking to build on their impressive starts, claiming bonus-point victories in the Champions Cup. While the Sharks will face a steep climb to six points in their upcoming matches, their coaching staff is optimistic about securing at least a couple of wins to propel them into the tournament's top ranks.
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