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South Africa's three franchises are in a make-or-break situation away from home in the playoffs of the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Despite boasting multiple Rugby World Cup winners like Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi, the Sharks are faltering due to poor team chemistry. Can the defending Challenge Cup champions rediscover their form against Lyon this weekend?
After failing to pick up four wins last week, the South African franchises will look to make it a clean sweep in the URC this weekend.
It could be the key to unlocking his international potential ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup
The Lions were the only side to lose this past weekend and fell to 13th on the log, with the other three SA sides firmly in the knockout spots
With the URC playoffs on the line, the Stormers must secure a vital win against the Scarlets, while the Lions, Bulls, and Sharks also fight for their playoff dreams this weekend
The unbeaten Irish powerhouse will be without their stars, but will look to maintain their dominance in the URC with another away win.
The local sides face a final push in thetournament as they hunt for a URC playoff featuring all four SA teams.
The midfielder reflects on his unexpected rise to prominence in the Currie Cup and URC, as he aims for a spot in the Springbok squad.
Ruben Schoeman returns from a five-match ban, ready to spearhead the Lions pack in their crucial URC clash against the Sharks.
The Sharks and the Lions play each other home and away over the next fortnight of United Rugby Championship games and plenty is at stake for both teams.