Fans keep the faith in SA assault on Europe
Despite five South African teams qualifying for the round of 16, SARugbymag.co.za readers are bearish about the prospects of a European trophy coming back to the Republic.
Despite five South African teams qualifying for the round of 16, SARugbymag.co.za readers are bearish about the prospects of a European trophy coming back to the Republic.
The SA teams have made a massive impression on debut in the Champions Cup, according to Vodacom United Rugby Championship chief Martin Anayi.
All five SA teams have qualified for the round of 16, but how far will they go?
Six Nations chief Ben Morel has ruled out any chance of the Boks joining the tournament despite SA’s success in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.
Lawrence Dallaglio has hailed the Ospreys as the story of the European season, but fellow British & Irish Lions icon Brian O’Driscoll believes the DHL Stormers will grab the headlines in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.
Dan du Plessis’ excellent performance for the DHL Stormers in the final round of Champions Cup fixtures has been rewarded with a place in the team of the weekend.
Toulouse coach Ugo Mola says that SA sides “have turned things upside down” in Europe this season after five teams from the Republic progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions and Challenge cups.
Catch up on the weekend action involving SA players based overseas and on duty in the final round of the Champions and Challenge Cup, as well as how some Springboks played in Japan’s League One.
The Stormers, Sharks and Lions will be at home, while the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs will take to the road as South Africa’s full contingent qualified for the European cup playoffs.
Evan Roos marked his return to action with a try as the DHL Stormers beat Clermont at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to secure a place in the Champions Cup round of 16.