A new slot for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby between the Sharks and DHL Stormers in Durban has been announced.

The Sharks versus Stormers fixture at Kings Park, delayed from Round 1 in the competition, will kick off at 2pm on Saturday, 4 February in a change from the original time of 7pm the night before.

This change has been accommodated due to a request from host broadcaster SuperSport.

STATE OF THE URC: Stern test awaits travelling SA teams

After a weekend of thrilling European cup action, the Stormers and Sharks have travelled to foreign shores for tough URC missions this week.

The Stormers, second overall and top of the SA Shield, will face Ulster in Belfast on Friday, and less than 24 hours later, the Sharks lock horns with Edinburgh at DAM Health Stadium.

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