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Clermont's French fullback Cheikh Tiberghien (L) and Stormers' South African wing Clayton Blommetjies (R) react during the European Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Clermont and Stormers at the Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand on December 10, 2022.

Gutsy Stormers outclassed by Clermont

The DHL Stormers surrendered an 11-point half-time lead under siege by a resurgent Clermont side in their first Champions Cup match on Saturday night.

Dobbo’s Diary: Mission Possible

Coach John Dobson has extolled the “history-making” qualities of the DHL Stormers as they hunt for a maiden win on their Champions Cup debut against Clermont in France on Saturday.

LIVE: Clermont vs Stormers

Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers face ASM Clermont Auvergne in a #HeinekenChampionsCup clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin. #ASMvSTO

Record-equaling Kitshoff to lead Stormers in Clermont

Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday.

LIVE: Section Paloise vs Cheetahs

Follow the live action as the Toyota Cheetahs face Section Paloise in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash in Pau. #PAUvCHE

LIVE: Lions vs Dragons

Follow the live action as the Emirates Lions host the Dragons in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvDRA

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Ospreys at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on December 02, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Euro Cup picks: Sharks, Bulls make winning start

The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will charge to victory on Champions Cup debut at home, according to the SARugbymag team.

Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff celebrates winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

Kitshoff hitting the front for Stormers

Steven Kitshoff will go level with his front-row partner Frans Malherbe as the most-capped players in DHL Stormers’ history when he runs out to face Clermont in their Champions Cup clash on Saturday.

Make SA a Champions Cup fortress

The South African teams must be ruthless when hosting the English and French to go the distance in their debut season in the Champions and Challenge cups, writes MARK KEOHANE.

SA guide to Euro cup competitions

History will be made this weekend when South African teams play in the Champions Cup for the first time, so here is a look at how the competition works, and which sides will do battle.