Sharks star Lukhanyo Am against the Stormers in the URC 2

Sharks star Lukhanyo Am against the Stormers in the URC. Photo: Gallo Images.

Sharks vs Stormers URC showdown gets new date

The delayed United Rugby Championship (URC) derby between the Sharks and Stormers has been scheduled to a new date and kick-off time slot.

Sharks star Lukhanyo Am against the Stormers in the URC 2

Sharks star Lukhanyo Am against the Stormers in the URC. Photo: Gallo Images.

The delayed United Rugby Championship (URC) derby between the Sharks and Stormers has been scheduled to a new date and kick-off time slot.

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The URC confirmed on Wednesday that the delayed from Round 1 clash in the competition between the Sharks and Stormers at Kings Park, will now kick off at 2pm on Saturday, 4 February.

The match was initially rescheduled to take place on Friday, 3 February at 7pm in Durban.

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This change has been accommodated by the tournament organisers due to a request from the host broadcaster as there is a clash with another sports event.

This fixture will be broadcast live on SuperSport, ViaPlay, Premier Sports, TG4 and URC.tv. 

The Stormers will take on Ulster in Belfast on Friday night, while the Sharks are also away on the road for a match-up against Edinburgh.

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The Stormers are currently second in the United Rugby Champions standings with eight wins from 11 games played, two defeats and one draw.

The Sharks currently just outside of the playoffs spots as they sit in ninth position, but they have played two games fewer than the teams above them on the log.

Meanwhile in the European Champions Cup, the Sharks and Stormers — along with the Bulls — have qualified for the Round 16 playoff stage of the competition; with Durban-based side and the Capetonians securing home playoffs games.

The Bulls, however, will travel to French giants Toulouse for their elimination match.

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Adjusted kick-off time for Sharks versus Stormers URC clash

Round 1 — Sharks v Stormers at Kings Park (Saturday, 4 February at 14:00 SA)

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Marvin Orie Stormers vs Sharks in URC
Stormes lock Marvin Orie against the Sharks in the URC. Photo: Gallo Images.