The URC table is top-and-tailed by the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks respectively, how many SA teams will finish in the top 8 to qualify for the playoffs?
The South African sides, with the exception of the Bulls, have made an uncharacteristically slow start to their URC campaigns and have plenty to do to turn it around.
With three wins in four games, the Bulls look the best of the South African sides early on in the competition, and with one match left on tour, against Edinburgh, Jake White and his charges will look to solidify their lead when they make their way back to local shores.
State of the URC: Bulls first place, Lions first win
The Stormers are 2-2 in the new season, including a narrow victory over the Lions and a thrashing of Scarlets, but recent losses to Glasgow and Benetton will do little for their confidence as they prepare for a replay of last year’s final against Munster in their upcoming match.
Sitting one spot below qualification, can the inaugural URC champs fight their way back into contention?
The 1-3 Lions are 12th on the log after three losses in four games, but their solitary win came in their most recent match against Scarlets, pulling off a one-point victory that is sure to do their confidence a world of good.
A tough task lies ahead when they face Ulster in Belfast next, but the Lions return to South Africa after and will rebuild their season while back at home.
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The winless Sharks are rooted to the bottom of the table and were the victims of Zebre’s first win in 28 matches after suffering a humiliating loss in Parma.
Do the Sharks have the bite to climb eight spots and make it into the playoffs?
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