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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Reniel Hugo of the Cell C Sharks directs the pack forward during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

State of the Currie Cup: Can Sharks stop Cheetahs?

The Sharks will look to end the Free State Cheetahs’ unstoppable run in the Currie Cup when the frontrunners do battle at Kings Park on Wednesday.

Nkosi continues to wing it with young Lions

Winger Boldwin Hansen will make a welcome return for a youthful Lions lineup in Wednesday’s derby clash against the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks celebrates with Werner Kok and Boeta Chamberlain of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Zebre Parma at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 19, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

State of the URC: SA teams continue winning march

All of the South African teams maintained their winning form on home soil in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship over the weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Stormers picking up bonus-point victories.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Stean Pienaar of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on March 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa,

Odendaal: Lions nailed defence against Munster

Captain Burger Odendaal hailed the Lions’ defensive organisation and commitment for laying the platform for the comeback win over Munster on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Vincent Tshituka of the Emirates Lions and Jordan Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on March 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa, (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Lions’ stirring comeback shocks Munster

The Lions produced an inspired second-half performance to edge Munster in their thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Edwill van der Merwe hands off Munster's Calvin Nash at Ellis Park

Lions come from behind to beat Munster

The Lions clawed their way back from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Superbru: Thriller in the Lions den!

Hopes of a second successive SA sweep in the United Rugby Championship hinge on the clash between the Lions and Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Odendaal steps in for crocked Kriel

Burger Odendaal will take over the captaincy reigns in the injury-enforced absence of Jaco Kriel for the Lions when they take on Munster in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park on Saturday.

State of the URC: SA teams to cash in on home advantage

All of the South African teams are out to maintain their recent winning form in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the Sharks and Stormers especially sounding a warning to the frontrunners with emphatic wins at home last weekend.

State of the Currie Cup: Cheetahs the team to beat

The Free State Cheetahs are the only unbeaten team left in the Currie Cup, while the Vodacom Bulls and Griquas have also strengthened their positions in the competition.