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Stormers and Bulls hit Europe with derby momentum

The Stormers and Bulls could hardly have asked for better preparation before the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup. Both South African heavyweights head into Europe on a high after emphatic derby wins, with the Stormers beating the Sharks…

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 3:21 PM

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The Stormers and Bulls secured decisive domestic derby wins ahead of the Investec Champions Cup opening round.
The Stormers defeated the Sharks 39-22 in front of 42,000 fans at DHL Stadium.
The Bulls dismantled the Lions at Loftus Versfeld with impressive attacking form.

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The Stormers and the Bulls gained strong momentum ahead of the Investec Champions Cup with emphatic South African derby victories. The Stormers defeated the Sharks 39-22 in front of 42,000 spectators at DHL Stadium, while the Bulls decisively beat the Lions at Loftus Versfeld.

Keo and Zels praised the Stormers' set-piece recovery and the game management of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse. Meanwhile, the Bulls displayed clinical attacking rugby led by Cheswill Jooste, Sebastian de Klerk, and flyhalf Curwin Bosch prior to hosting Stade Français.

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