➤ The Stormers, still very much in the hunt for Vodacom United Rugby Championship (VURC) victory, have it all to play for. They will undoubtedly make it through to the final eight, but home-ground advantage is at stake. They have to win, and do so grandly, against The Dragons in Newport, Wales, to get into the top four to play the next matches in Cape Town.
The Bulls are at home, but they play log leaders Glasgow Warriors. The Bulls need the win, but the Warriors are not at Loftus Versveld to lose. It’s going to be a cracker.
With the Sharks well and truly out of the VURC, their match against Benetton in Durban means little more than a practice match, but they have their last chance to win silverware next week in the EPCR Challenge Cup. And everybody wants to know: can Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuka be man of the match for a fifth time in six matches?
Statistically speaking, the Lions can still make it into the last eight, but it is probably out of reach. Cardiff have lost 11 matches in the competition and no longer have pride to play for. Still, the Lions, with some pride to play for, want to score a big win at home.
Dragons vs DHL Stormers on Friday at 8.35pm
Vodacom Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors on Saturday at 2pm
Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Benetton on Saturday at 4.05pm
Emirates Lions vs Cardiff on Saturday at 6.15 pm
All the matches will be live on DStv channel 201.
➤ The Premier League could be decided by Tuesday as Manchester City have the chance to claim their fourth consecutive title.
However, for that to happen, results must work in their favour, starting when they face Fulham in London at 1.30pm on Saturday.
If Manchester City win, they will have their fingers crossed that their neighbours, Manchester United, can beat Arsenal on Sunday at 5.30pm.
Although Pep Guardiola won’t be worried about the ifs and buts, if results go his way Manchester City could be league champions on Tuesday night.
City will stay in London to take on Tottenham Hotspur at 9pm, hoping that a win will be enough to crown them champions.
However, if Arsenal wins, the league title will go down to the final day, as it did last year.
All the Premier League action will be live on DStv channel 203.
➤ With the DStv Premiership winner decided, all that is left to play for in the domestic league is the fight for the second spot and the chance to play in the CAF Champions League next season.
The battle is between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch – and both will be desperate to claim that second spot.
Stellies take on Moroka Swallows on Saturday at 3pm, hoping to extend their one-point lead over Pirates.
Later on Saturday, at 8pm, Pirates will hope to close the gap when they face Richards Bay.
Despite being champions, Mamelodi Sundowns will hope to remain unbeaten when they face Royal AM at 5.30pm.
All the PSL action will be live on DStv channel 202.
Pictured above: Siya Masuku.
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