Overview
- The Stormers defeated the Bulls 13-8 in Cape Town, sealed by a 79th‑minute rolling‑maul try from replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu.
- The victory lifted the Stormers to the top of the URC on 36 points and extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches across the URC and Champions Cup.
- The Lions beat the Sharks 23-22 in Durban thanks to an 81st‑minute score from 20‑year‑old replacement scrumhalf Haashim Pead, moving the Lions up to seventh on 21 points.
- The Lions survived a 20‑minute red‑card period for flanker Ruan Venter, while the Sharks rued three missed conversions and two disallowed tries but earned a four‑try bonus point.
- Stormers boss John Dobson praised his side’s control and defense, and Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded leadership and Pead’s impact as the URC pauses before European fixtures.