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Fans clap Bulls, Stormers into semis

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers overpower their playoff opponents this week to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023-24 URC, according to readers.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls with Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Bulls and Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bulls tackle Benetton without Bok champs

Jake White has made several changes to the Vodacom Bulls matchday 23 for the must-win clash against Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in to tackle Rhyno Smith of Benetton during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on May 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Rhyno sets sights on Bulls

South African fullback Rhyno Smith says Benetton must believe that they “have what it takes” to make history and beat the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Willemse: Knockout rugby is a “special experience”

With recent experience of two Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Finals and the ultimate in knockout rugby at last year’s Rugby World Cup, Damian Willemse knows exactly the mindset his DHL Stormers teammates will be in as they prepare for their quarter-final clash with the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland this weekend.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Kurt-Lee Arendse of Vodacom Bulls scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on March 29, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Seb Daly/Gallo Images)

URC semis an appetiser to SA-Ireland series

The Vodacom Bulls and Leinster will have one eye on a likely semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld next week, that will be the ideal precursor to the July Tests in the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Neethling Fouche of DHL Stormers pops up during a scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)

Fouche fuelled for scrum duel in Glasgow

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is hoping a potent scrumming performance will give the DHL Stormers the edge in a quarter-final clash against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Bulls suffer Moodie blow

The Vodacom Bulls will be without in-form winger Canan Moodie for the United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Craig Watson/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183124z) Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers. Glasgow's Greg Peterson is tackled BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 03 Nov 2023

Stormers tipped to cause playoff upset

Former Scotland captain and pundit John Barclay has hailed the Vodacom URC playoff showdown between Glasgow Warriors and the DHL Stormers as the tie of the round.

Mighty Munster the measurement for Stormers

The DHL Stormers can look to Munster’s incredible journey to the 2022-23 Vodacom URC title for inspiration as they embark on a trip to Glasgow looking to win a first playoff on the road.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Chris Smith of the Vodacom Blue Bulls passes the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on May 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bulls to pump brakes on Benetton

Chris Smith says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to control the momentum and avoid a late blowout against Benetton when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.