The tough nature of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship was again underlined on October 15 and 16 where only the DHL Stormers managed a victory for the four South African franchises taking on the best of Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
It was another weekend of frustration for the South African franchises as they had to deal with law interpretations and tough conditions, with narrow defeats by the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, meaning the local teams will return to the Republic with four wins and one draw from their first 16 matches in the new competition.
Each of the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers got one win on tour, while the Capetonians also had a draw, which sees them lead the South African Shield after four rounds with seven points.
With the competition continuing this weekend in the north, the SA sides will have a break until round six, when they will continue their challenge at home against four visiting clubs.
