Cape Town Spurs came through the promotion-relegation play-offs at the end of the 2022/23 season. The Mother City side, however, were guilty of believing too much in the players that got them promotion.
Spurs lost their first eight games of the campaign and never recovered, finishing the season seven points adrift at the bottom of the table.
Automatically promoted Polokwane City fared far better, sneaking into the top eight on the final day of the season.
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Vienna lights up streets for shoppers
MARKETS: SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING RETAILERS
A front-row seat to the rich tapestry of nature
River cruising offers intimate experience
The song remains the same
It's the message not the medium that's important
Downs intent on hitting hard
If you think Mamelodi Sundowns will take their foot off the pedal should they race to an early lead in the Carling Knockout final against Magesi FC, then you're grossly mistaken.
Clean sweep beckons
STICK: SPRINGBOKS CHASE THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE AGAINST WALES
Recognising burgeoning talent
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Deputy Howley backs Gatland to get Wales out of trouble
Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the \"world's best coach\" and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley (right).
Flyhalf is very 'Sexton-esque'
Sam Prendergast (above) has never been lacking in self-confidence, with his talent evident to many, and today he will get to pull the strings for Ireland at flyhalf in the Test against Fiji.
Scottish success riding on Aussie Test
Huw Jones believes the success of Scotland's November international campaign will be judged on whether they beat a rejuvenated Australia at Murrayfield tomorrow.
French defeat is hard to swallow
ALL BLACKS: SHOWING HEALTHY RESPECT FOR AZZURRI