UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
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John Dobson surprised by Stormers' scrum dominance in Sharks derby victory
John Dobson believes the Stormers' emphatic 39-22 victory over the Sharks was a reward for correcting their faults, although even he did not anticipate such a commanding scrum performance against a Springbok-laden opposition pack.
Ackermann praises Bulls character in dominant Lions victory
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann believes his side delivered the level of performance required to overcome a competitive Lions outfit in their United Rugby Championship encounter.
JP Pietersen left counting the cost after Stormers defeat
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen admitted his side paid a heavy price for costly indiscipline after their first United Rugby Championship defeat of the season.
Van Rooyen admits Lions fell well short after Loftus demolition
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen conceded his side was well short of the required standard after the Bulls ran in nine tries in a dominant 57-15 United Rugby Championship performance.
Stormers hit back to seal comfortable win against the Sharks at DHL Stadium
The Stormers bounced back from a defeat overseas last week to beat the Sharks 39-22 to record a bonus-point victory in their United Rugby Championship clash at the DHL Stadium.
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Ivan van Rooyen warns Lions of different Bulls challenge at Loftus
Ivan van Rooyen expects the Bulls to pose a markedly different threat from the side the Lions beat at Loftus Versfeld last season, with the Pretoria outfit showing greater attacking intent under Johan Ackermann.
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