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TIME TO REFOCUS: SA’s URC teams face northern examination as club season ramps up

Jon Cardinelli · Daily Maverick

Published 21 Oct 2026, 9:37 pm·just now·1 min read

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While the Sharks and Lions face tough overseas assignments in the next two weeks, the South Africa-based Bulls and Stormers should finish this block of URC matches on a high.

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