Winning the Challenge Cup is imperative for the Sharks, but the Vodacom Bulls will have a different mindset regarding their Champions Cup ambitions, writes Mark Keohane.
The Bulls and Sharks will attempt to advance to the semi-finals of the EPCR competitions for the first time this week. The Durbanites face Edinburgh at Kings Park on Saturday, before Jake White’s charges tackle the Northampton Saints in England.
“There is prestige in winning the Challenge Cup title and the bonus for South Africa’s Sharks is automatic qualification into the top tier Champions Cup for next season,” he writes. He also outlines the scheduling complexities faced by South African teams participating in multiple competitions simultaneously and reflects on the financial and logistical burdens they endure.
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