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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…

The Stormers are in confident mood and welcome back some big players this weekend. The Dragons are having a decent season, but their threat is mostly on home soil. I am backing the Stormers to win by more than 23 points. Stormers vs Dragons Tips Head to Head Stormers Form Stormers Team News Dragons Form Dragons Team News Stormers vs Dragons Live…

Springbok Rugby flyhalf depth has been keeping fans busy in discussions since the last Test played against Argentina in Durban as part of the Rugby Championship. The discussion raised its head after Head Coach Jacques Nienaber elected to play veteran Frans Steyn at flyhalf. The first Test in 14 years that he played in the position. Handre Pollard…

As the Stormers kick off the defence of their United Rugby Championship title, there will be marauding stuff; counters and passes out of contact. But should there be even a splinter of a second to pause and think, will anyone consider just how mad it is that they are the champs? You should. But let's examine why. "It was very unsettling," says…

Head coach: Marco Bortolami Captain: Dewalt Duverago/Michele Lamaro Last year: 13th Betting: 150-1 Players In: S Hildago-Klyne (Exeter Chiefs), T Menoncello (promoted academy), A Garbisi (Mogliano), G Nicotera (Rovigo), G Da Rae (Rovigo), F Drago (Mogliano), M Drudi (Mogliano), S Scrafton (Hurricanes), O Ratave (Fijian Drua), M Zanon (Pau), M…