The Lions’ coaching staff were left beaming after their side produced a comeback for the ages to stay alive in the race for a spot in the playoffs.
Here is all the notable match information as the SA teams head into a ‘Super Saturday’ in the United Rugby Championship.
The Sharks have named their side to take on Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship this weekend with some new combinations on show.
It’s particularly crunch time when it comes to the playoff permutations in the URC for the Bulls and Stormers this weekend.
The Stormers have taken another big step towards sustained success after retaining the services of another top Springbok star.
Legendary former All Blacks player Ma’a Nonu has suggested South Africa have been the big winners after joining the URC.
After over 20 years in South Africa, Congolese-born brothers, Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka, are still fighting for citizenship, which would make them eligible for Springbok selection.
Two tries each from Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu and Angelo Davids helped the Stormers take a giant step towards sealing a URC playoff spot.
The Bulls will enhance their title credentials significantly if they manage to upend log leaders, the Glasgow Warriors at Loftus on Saturday.
Jake White has made five changes to his Bulls side that will take on the Glasgow Warriors in round 16 of the URC.
The Stormers have to find their mojo against the Dragons in Newport or run the risk of dropping out of the top eight playoff zone in the URC standings.
The Lions are in their last chance saloon in their quest for a top eight finish when they host Cardiff at Ellis Park on Saturday. Will they stay in the playoff race?
The Sharks have made just three changes to the team that beat Clermont for their home fixture against Benetton in the URC.
Marco ‘Eskom’ van Staden has extended his stay with the Bulls by a further three years after a fruitful return to Loftus.
Marco van Staden — fondly known as Eskom — has pledged his future to the Bulls after putting pen to paper on a contract extension.
Here is everything you need to know as the United Rugby Championship (URC) heads toward the business end of the competition.
‘You are not welcome anymore. Find a new place.’ — That was part of a text message sent by the Stormers to Springbok hooker Schalk Brits.
Find out when there will be URC action on your screen this weekend at the competition edges towards a conclusion.
Seabelo Senatla looks set for a remarkable return to action a year after sustaining horrific, career-threatening injuries in a car crash in Cape Town.
The Stormers are set to let one of their star players and a Springbok hopeful go to France without demanding a transfer fee.
The Bulls have acquired the services of Sharks utility back Boeta Chamberlain on an initial two-year deal starting in June.
The Bulls and Stormers stayed in the hunt to secure home playoffs, but the Lions fell further behind the chasing pack as the race to the top eight intensifies.
Five tries. Five points. Up to fifth on the log. It was mission accomplished for the Stormers by the time the final whistle sounded in their showdown against Irish giants Leinster.
Although the Bulls will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat last weekend, they will have to do so without a key Springbok.
Sharks coach John Plumtree and his son Taine will be in opposing camps in what will be an interesting sideshow in the URC this Friday.