Stormers to host French giants
The DHL Stormers will tackle Toulon at home, before going on the road to face Racing 92, as the 2024-25 Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed on Friday.
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The DHL Stormers will tackle Toulon at home, before going on the road to face Racing 92, as the 2024-25 Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed on Friday.
The 2024 Currie Cup got off to a cracking start as the Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls claimed statement victories, while the Pumas and Lions enjoyed positive road trips.
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Six players will make their debuts for the Willie Engelbrecht-captained DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Sunday.
The Vodacom Bulls have announced that captain Ruan Nortje has signed a new long-term contract to continue his career at Loftus Versfeld.
The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
The Cheetahs will begin the defence of their title with a Free State derby in the new-look Currie Cup, while DHL Western Province close the opening round with a north-south clash against the Vodacom Bulls.
Western Province overcame a spirited Free State side in the final match of the U18 Craven Week on Saturday, while Boland and the Pumas ended their respective campaigns on a high.
The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed that Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi will move to Pretoria after leaving the Sharks.
The Vodacom Bulls have continued to boost their squad with the signing of former DHL Stormers flank Nama Xaba.