The DHL Stormers, Sharks, and Vodacom Bulls have successfully advanced to the knockout stage of the 2023-24 EPCR cups, demonstrating South African teams' growing competitiveness in northern hemisphere rugby. The Sharks made history by winning the Challenge Cup and securing a spot in the Champions Cup.
The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls kick off their Champions Cup campaign this week, with the Lions and Cheetahs doing battle in the second-tier Challenge Cup.
The Sharks made history by becoming the first local side to clinch EPCR silverware, defeating Gloucester in the Challenge Cup final to earn Champions Cup promotion. The Stormers’ European journey ended dramatically on home soil against La Rochelle, with Manie Libbok missing a conversion after the hooter at Cape Town Stadium that would have eliminated the defending champions.While the Lions and Cheetahs exited the Challenge Cup in the round of 16 against Benetton and Clermont, respectively, the overall campaign demonstrated South African teams’ growing competitiveness in northern hemisphere rugby.
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