Two of South Africa's four United Rugby Championship teams are in strong positions, while the other two face challenges to make the top eight. The Bulls are in fourth place, and the Sharks are close behind in fifth. The competition is taking a break for Champions and Challenge Cup action, with the next round of URC matches scheduled for January 24-25.
Bulls captain Elrigh Louw jumps high for the ball in a lineout in a match against the Sharks . Picture: Steve Haag Sports /Gallo Images
The last few matches of the current block were played in Europe on Wednesday night, with the four South African teams involved in the competition – the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers – having played their last games of the festive period over the last two weekends. As things stand in the URC, the Bulls of Jake White are still very well positioned in fourth place with 25 log points. They have so far won five of seven games.Festive season travel: Road accidents up from last year, pedestrians the highest casualties
Then it’s the Stormers, in 10th place, with 21 points. They’ve also only played eight games, but won four times, and just behind them are Munster, champions of the 2023/24 season, also with 21 points .
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