URC chief hopes Sharks’ Challenge Cup win sparks Euro interest in SA

URC chief executive Martin Anayi would like to see South African rugby fans show greater interest in the two Europe-based cup competition.

'Hopefully the Sharks making it into the Champions Cup will give it a bit more of a push.'United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi hopes that thein London last month will spark the fans’ interest in the two major European cup competitions.

The two top Europe-based competition involve the best teams from the URC, English Premiership and France’s Top 14 playing against each other in pools and then knockout rounds. The Sharks won the second tier Challenge Cup trophy last month when they beat Gloucester in the final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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