The Bulls defeated the Sharks 41-12 in Pretoria, while the Lions beat the Stormers 24-10 in Johannesburg during United Rugby Championship matches.
In a strong performance at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Bulls overcame the Sharks with a final score of 41-12. They outscored their opponents seven tries to two and led 22-0 at halftime, securing their position in the top eight of the United Rugby Championship standings.
This victory marks a turnaround for the Bulls following a recent slump. With this result, there is potential for all four South African teams to reach the quarterfinals, though the Sharks, currently 11th on the table, face challenges ahead.
In Johannesburg, the Lions achieved a 24-10 win over the Stormers, leading 14-0 at halftime and outscoring them three tries to one. This success propelled the Lions to fourth place on the points table, ahead of upcoming weekend fixtures. It represents their second consecutive victory, following a win against the Sharks the previous weekend.
