Dylan Bettencourt
PICK OF THE SPORTS: The Stormers will host the Blue Bulls in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Saturday in a final that seemed impossible months ago.
➤ At the beginning of the United Rugby Championship tournament, things didn’t go well for the South African sides as all four teams struggled for points.
However, a Covid-19 enforced break provided a much needed turnaround for South Africa.
The Lions didn’t ever perform well in the competition but the Sharks, Stormers and the Blue Bulls began flexing their muscles and picking up points.
It was soon clear that the three top South African teams would go far in the tournament but making the final seemed out of reach.
The three teams made the semi-finals and it was a real possibility that one of them could win it.
And now this Saturday that dream will come true as the Stormers host the Blue Bulls at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Having two teams in the final is enough to make the entire nation smile.
Kickoff is set for 7.30pm where hearts will be broken and a champion will be crowned.
The URC final can be watched live on DStv channel 201 and 211.
➤ Formula 1 heads right back into the action following the race in Azerbaijan last weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix this Sunday.
Red Bull claimed their fifth straight victory last Sunday in Baku and will feel the title race is theirs to lose.
Their closest challengers Ferrari have steadily been falling off the pace due to reliability issues that saw both their drivers retire from the last Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez lead the driver standings for Red Bull at the moment and are the favourites to cross the finish line ahead of the pack this weekend.
It is now up to the Italian team to fight back and prove they have what it takes to push Red Bull and that needs to start this Sunday and continue for weeks if they stand any chance.
The Grand Prix in Montreal is set for lights out at 8pm on Sunday night, televised live on DStv channel 215.
➤ The battle between the Proteas and India will come to its conclusion this weekend with South Africa holding a 2-1 lead.
The fourth One Day International (ODI) between the rivals is the crucial one as the Proteas could win the series or the hosts could level the series so far.
South Africa raced to a 2-0 lead but India got one back on Tuesday to give themselves a fighting chance.
The Proteas will be hoping to wrap the series up on Friday but India will hope to begin an incredible comeback with a win.
Both the fourth and final ODIs will kick off at 3.30pm and will be on DStv channel 201 and 212.
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