In another round of South African derbies to look forward to, the Stormers will be determined to keep their URC winning streak going when take on the Bulls on Saturday night, while earlier in the day, the Sharks will hope to build on a mini resurgence when they host the Lions.
The Sharks-Lions clash in Durban will kick off at 15:30, and the Stormers and Bulls head into battle from 18:00.
Stormers and Bulls, Sharks and Lions set for intense battles
JP Pietersen has made three changes to the Sharks’ starting XV for Saturday’s URC match against the Lions at Kings Park.
Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche has recovered from the serious injury suffered against Japan at Wembley in early November, while fullback Aphelele Fassi returns after recovering from concussion.
Meanwhile, while Manu Tshituka comes in for Phepsi Buthelezi at No 8.
There has also been some good news in the Stormers camp, as flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (groin) and inside centre Damian Willemse (hamstring) have both recovered from injury.
Over in Pretoria, Bulls and Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has also made a long-awaited recovery from a horror injury.
The 26-year-old could even come back into contention for Saturday’s blockbuster north-south derby against the Stormers in Cape Town.
Sold out
For the second straight season, the north-south URC derby between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium has sold out when it comes to general admission.
