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Belfast , United Kingdom - 16 December 2023; Steven Kitshoff of Ulster celebrates after the Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 Round 2 match between Ulster and Racing 92 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Saffas Abroad: Kitshoff wins Bok duel

Steven Kitshoff got his first win in an Ulster jersey in style, coming out on top against two fellow World Cup winners in the Champions Cup.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Euro Cup teams (Round 2)

Get the lineups for this weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African teams, including the DHL Stormers’ clash with La Rochelle.

Daniel Kasende of Cheetahs attempts to get past Kade Wolhuter of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Cheetahs held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 15 April 2023

Cheetahs speed up for Sharks race

The Cheetahs have welcomed the return of wing Daniel Kasende in one of three changes to their starting lineup for the Challenge Cup clash with the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Werner Kok of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks stick with shiver for Cheetahs frenzy

John Plumtree has made just two changes to his starting lineup as the Sharks travel to Bloemfontein to face the Cheetahs in a second-round Challenge Cup clash.

Heyneke: SA teams must box smart in Europe

Former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says the South African teams can’t afford to play their star players across the Vodacom URC and Champions Cup.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 05: Le Roux Roets of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 05, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Enforcer makes Sharks return

The Sharks have been bolstered by the return of key forwards in their Challenge Cup debut against French side Pau in Durban on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fred Porcu/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13660051ao) Section Paloise vs Toyota Cheetahs. Toyota Cheetahs' Ruan Pienaar European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade du Hameau, Pau, France - 10 Dec 2022

Cheetahs poised for Zebre hunt

The Cheetahs have named a settled matchday squad, welcoming back two loanees from Wales, for their Challenge Cup opener against Zebre on Saturday.

Lions reboot for Perpignan challenge

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has fielded an overhauled team for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral on Sunday.

Lions ‘chin’ France trek

The Lions have shed further light on the decision to take a heavily-changed squad over to the south of France for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan.

Sanele Nohamba of the Lions sends the ball back during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Lions held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 26 May 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Lions stand down pack leaders

Captain Marius Louw and scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba are among the star names that have been left out of the Lions squad for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan in France.