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Frans not going to France?
The Cheetahs are likely to face French giants Toulon in the Challenge Cup round of 16 clash at Stade Mayol on Saturday without veteran playmaker Frans Steyn.
The Cheetahs are likely to face French giants Toulon in the Challenge Cup round of 16 clash at Stade Mayol on Saturday without veteran playmaker Frans Steyn.
Former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche has praised the SA teams for staying competitive in European cup competition despite their travel and weather challenges.
The dates and times of the round of 16 fixtures for the Champions and Challenge cup competitions have been confirmed.
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.
All five SA teams have qualified for the round of 16, but how far will they go?
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.
Siya Masuku kicked an overtime penalty in Parma on Sunday to book the Cheetahs’ place in the Challenge Cup playoffs and eliminate Pau.
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Victories are inbound for the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers in the Champions Cup while disappointment awaits the Sharks at Twickenham Stoop, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.