The Stormers overcame a woeful first-half performance to defeat the Lions 19-17 thanks to a winning try from replacement scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies in the dying seconds.
The Bulls thrashed the Stormers 40-3 in their Super Rugby Round One encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Pote Human’s side ran in four tries without reply, picking up the bonus point in the process.
The 2019 Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Friday 15 February in Hamilton, New Zealand with a Kiwi derby between two of last year’s quarter-finalists as the Chiefs host the Highlanders.
Marvel Super Heroes will invade the Super Rugby tournament this season when the South African teams don Marvel-inspired character jerseys for their pre-season matches and conference derbies.
With the Super Rugby concluded for 2018, it’s time to reflect on another season of stats and look at some key numbers that told the story of this year’s placings.
The Super Rugby season has hit the home stretch and we take a look at what lies ahead in the road to the finals for the teams in the South African conference.
The Super Rugby Team of the Week has players from nine teams with the Chiefs and Brumbies leading the way after their victories in Week 17. The Sunwolves' Michael Little is Player of the Week.
The Super Rugby Team of the Week has representatives from nine of the teams while Jaguares wing Ramiro Moyano scored three tries against the Sharks to take out Player of the Week.
