Overview
- Stormers and Munster, the league’s only unbeaten sides, face off at Thomond Park with both on 23 points.
- The Bulls host the Lions in the Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld, with kickoff scheduled for 2pm.
- The Sharks visit Connacht in Galway after a 29-19 win over Scarlets restored some momentum.
- The Stormers are 5-0 and lead on points difference after a 31-16 Round 5 victory away to Benetton.
- European assignments begin 6–7 December, with Stormers, Bulls and Sharks in the Champions Cup and Lions joined by the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup.