EPCR cups: SA teams launch Euro assault
The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls kick off their Champions Cup campaign this week, with the Lions and Cheetahs doing battle in the second-tier Challenge Cup.
The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls kick off their Champions Cup campaign this week, with the Lions and Cheetahs doing battle in the second-tier Challenge Cup.
The Cheetahs will compete in Europe again, after accepting an invitation from organisers for the 2024-25 EPCR Challenge Cup, it was announced on Tuesday.
Vodacom Bulls linked speedster Aphiwe Dyantyi leads a list of 14 players confirmed to be leaving the Sharks following the conclusion of their season.
Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere tournaments. @Vodacom #URC
A jubilant Aphelele Fassi, Corne Rahl, Gerbrandt Grobler and Werner Kok revel in the Sharks’ historic Challenge Cup title win in London last week.