North-south derby: The rivalry that powers South African rugby returns

Bulls and Stormers are playing in the United Rugby Championship this weekend. The rivalry between them dates back to the early Currie Cup days. Bulls and the Stormer's have won the competition 59 times between the two teams.

The Bulls beat Leinster in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship. The Stormers had gone on a club record 11 consecutive wins and won the right to host the final. Evan Roos, Andre Hugo-Venter and Manie Libbok scored tries for the Stormer's. Chris Smith converted two penalties and added another penalty. Lib bok kicked a drop goal in 74th minute to seal the title for Cape Town men.

The teams are level on points in second and third place in the United Rugby Championship. The Bulls are above the Stormers with a superior points difference. The Pretoria men started slower than the stormers but have since found their rhythm.

Jake White split his squad between the URC and Champions Cup. His most powerful players have had two weeks' rest. The Stormers had their key players play in two gruelling clashes. They will be looking to catch the rested Bulls players cold.

The North-South derby is a rivalry that powers South African rugby. The poor attendance at games has come under fire recently. Some tickets as cheap as R25 (£1.18) are being sold. It's because of the Test season. Now the Springboks are playing week on week, the fans' interest should build again.