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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Neil Powell (Director of Rugby) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Oyonnax at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 13, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Powell hails Sharks’ turnaround

Neil Powell says the Sharks have taken a step in the right direction by getting back on the winning road in the Challenge Cup after a poor start to the season.

Montpellier halt Lions’ Challenge Cup charge

Montpellier poured cold water on the Lions’ unbeaten start to the Challenge Cup in the third-round match at GGL Stadium on Saturday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on January 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Zas double helps Stormers slay Sale Sharks

Leolin Zas scored a brace of tries as the DHL Stormers claimed a bonus-point victory over the Sale Sharks in the third round of the Champions Cup on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: John Plumtree (Head Coach) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Plumtree steps out of Sharks bubble

The Sharks will be without John Plumtree for the next few weeks as the head coach returns to New Zealand to attend to family commitments.

Hartzenberg makes Cheetahs return

Munier Hartzenberg will make his first start in nearly 12 months as the Cheetahs have opted for consistency for the Challenge Cup match against Pau in Amsterdam on Sunday.

Sharks bench Eben as trio get debuts

Eben Etzebeth will play off the bench for the Sharks in the Challenge Cup match against French side Oyonnax in Durban on Saturday.

Nortje bolsters Bulls in Bristol

Ruan Nortje will make his return from injury when the Vodacom Bulls tackle Bristol Bears in a Champions Cup clash in Bristol on Saturday.

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Players of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by Valentine Chapuis/Gallo Images)

Lions pick Hendrikse at 10 in Montpellier

Jordan Hendrikse will get another opportunity to impress as the Lions have named a heavily changed side for the Challenge Cup match against Montpellier on Saturday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10: Andre-Hugo Venter during the DHL Stormers training session at DHL Stadium on January 10, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Venter gets Stormers shot at ‘master’ Creevy

John Dobson says young DHL Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter will face a big test in his growth against Sale Sharks’ wily Argentinian veteran Agustin Creevy on Saturday.

Stormers shuffle backline for Sale clash

Suleiman Hartzenberg will start at outside centre as the DHL Stormers made a handful of changes for the Champions Cup match against the Sale Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday.