The intensity that was evident for all to see in the Stormers v Bulls derby is the reason the Springboks win Rugby World Cups, says director of rugby John Dobson.
A happy Francke Horn was full of praise for his teammates following their last-gasp 23-22 United Rugby Championship victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Haashim Pead scored a try at the death to help the Lions snatch a dramatic 23-22 victory against the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park.
The Lions are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits them when they travel to Durban for their United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks.
Stormers defence coach Norman Laker has raised eyebrows over SA Rugby's decision to deploy members of the Springbok coaching team to assist the Bulls in the build-up to Saturday's United Rugby Championship north-south derby at Cape Town Stadium.
The Bulls are set to benefit from some invaluable Springbok coaching experience in the coming weeks.