Players feeling the workload
The Citizen|December 18, 2024
Most top South African rugby players don't currently have an off season and it is starting to show in how the franchises are struggling with the enhanced player workload.
with Ross Roche

This season the Stormers have struggled immensely in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and EPCR Champions Cup, losing six of their eight games so far over both competitions.

The Bulls, Lions and Sharks have done better in the URC, winning five games and four each respectively out of six, but have struggled in the EPCR competitions, with the Bulls losing both games and the Sharks and Lions winning one and losing one.

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