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The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend with the greatest rivalry in South African club rugby, the north v south derby. Bulls v Stormers in Cape Town. The vintage rivalry dates back to the early Currie Cup days, where South Africa's two most successful teams have won the competition a whopping 59 times between them - well and truly above…

South Africa'A' coach Mzwandile Stick, meanwhile, included nine capped Springboks in a 19-man squad that will travel to Ireland next week Saturday for their two-match tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears, where they will be joined by seven players from Nienaber's squad following the Springboks' opening Test against the top-ranked team in the…

Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Manie Libbok makes a break past John Porch of Connacht before scoring a try United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway. Photo by Tom Maher/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824138x)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Manie Libbok makes a break past John Porch of Connacht before scoring a try United…