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Follow the live action as the Lions face the Newcastle Falcons in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvNEW
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The Stormers beat Champions Cup title-holders La Rochelle in Cape Town, and the Sharks stop the Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium in the Challenge Cup, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
Buoyed by an impressive Challenge Cup opener, assistant coach Izak van der Westhuizen said the Cheetahs are champing at the bit to face the Sharks on Sunday.
After a thrilling opening round of the EPCR, the Stormers and La Rochelle clash at Cape Town Stadium before a blockbuster derby in Bloemfontein headlines this week’s action.
It wasn’t pretty but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie were delighted to secure a crucial win away from home in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.
Head coach Hawies Fourie is excited for the Cheetahs to test themselves against a Springbok-powered Sharks lineup when the local rivals clash in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs kicked off their respective Champions and Challenge cup campaigns on a winning note as five SA teams returned to European club competition.
Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as the touring Lions beat Perpignan on Sunday to open the 2023-24 Challenge Cup with a win.
Lukhanyo Am and Eben Etzebeth scored two tries apiece as the Sharks launched their maiden Challenge Cup foray with a bonus-point mauling of Pau in Durban on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Lions kick off their #ChallengeCupRugby campaign against Perpignan. #USAPvLIO