State of the URC: All aboard the SA Express!

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Three bonus-point wins in a perfect round for the local teams in the URC has the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions firmly in the race for the playoffs.

Table-topping Leinster’s victory over Ulster on Saturday meant that the Bulls and Stormers moved up to second and third, respectively. Leinster’s perfect record from nine games see them top the standings on 43 points, followed by the Bulls and Stormers , while Ulster are in fourth.

The Lions are well placed to finish the regular season in the top eight for the first time, while the Sharks are in 10th spot . Edinburgh , Cardiff , Munster and Glasgow Warriors lead the Durbanites, while Connacht and Benetton are not far behind. The URC now takes a two-week break for the European Champions and Challenge Cups, before all four SA teams return for a derby weekend in Round 10 on 23 December, with the Sharks set to host the Lions at Kings Park , and the Stormers and Bulls in action at Cape Town Stadium .

 

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