CHALLENGE CUP

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JP Pietersen backs Sharks to maintain form in the Challenge Cup

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen urged his side to use the momentum they have from the United Rugby Championship in their Challenge Cup clash against Connacht.

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Steve Kitshoff calls for better squad rotation by South African teams

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes South African teams need to do a better job of rotating their players so they don't end up having to send understrength teams to Europe.

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Late heartbreak as Cheetahs fall short against Racing 92 in Paris

The Cheetahs' Challenge Cup campaign ended in disappointing fashion on Sunday night, as Racing 92 snatched a dramatic 31-28 victory with a try after the hooter in Paris.

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Lions' Challenge Cup hopes end in heartbreak as Perpignan snatch late draw

The Lions' Challenge Cup campaign came to an agonising end after a 20-20 draw with USA Perpignan in cold, wet conditions in France on Saturday night.

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Junior Boks bolster Lions for Challenge Cup tie against Perpignan

Junior Springboks Batho Hlekani and Haashim Pead will start for the Lions as they take on Challenge Cup opponents Perpignan in France on Saturday.

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Cheetahs reveal heroic community efforts to stage cancelled clash in the Netherlands

The Cheetahs have revealed the extraordinary efforts by players, staff and the local community to stage Saturday's Challenge Cup clash against Ulster in the Netherlands.

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