South African sides have earned the right to mix it with the best in Europe in the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, according to former England and Sharks flyhalf Andy Goode.
The 2022-23 Champions Cup welcomes Vodacom United Rugby Championship winners the Stormers, who will face Clermont Auvergne and London Irish in Pool B, and runners-up the Bulls who were drawn with 2020 winners Exeter Chiefs and reigning EPCR Challenge Cup champions Lyon in Pool A.
“I think it’s brilliant for the competition, we are trying to improve the legacy and the quality of it, and you only have to look at the URC where the final was between two South African teams. “It’s a beautiful country and what other fan wouldn’t want to go and see it as well. We all understand there’s a fair bit of travel involved but it’s good for evolution.
“It’s hugely exciting and clearly a new competition. It’s about the best teams in the world challenging each other, adding value on the pitch, and putting on quality rugby to everybody’s delight.
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