Cape Town – As the Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend, South Africa’s three powerhouses — the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers — are gearing up for another bruising campaign in what many regard as the greatest club rugby tournament on the planet.
Europe’s elite will again be forced to reckon with the physicality, flair and growing tactical sharpness of the southern giants, who have settled into northern-hemisphere competition with increasing confidence and expectation.
From Pretoria to Durban to Cape Town, the question isn’t whether the local sides can compete — it’s how far they can go.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
