Organisers have agreed to a request from the SA Rugby Union and the fixture involving four regional teams, originally scheduled to take place on the opening weekend of the 2024-25 Vodacom URC, has been rescheduled.
last week, Network 24 It has been reported that the Sharks-Lions match in Durban on September 21 and the North-South clash between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium will be postponed until later in the season.
URC had originally scheduled the SA derby to be played on the same day as the Currie Cup final, which meant the kick-off times had to be rearranged.
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“At the request of the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby), the first round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches involving South African teams have been postponed from the weekend of September 20 to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup final,” a statement released on Tuesday read.
“Originally, DHL Stormers were scheduled to face Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town and Hollywoodbets Sharks were scheduled to face Emirates Lions in Durban on Saturday, September 21. Those matches have now been postponed to early 2025.
“The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is working with SA Rugby, the home team and host broadcaster SuperSport to reschedule this match to provide ticket holders and supporters with the latest information as soon as possible.”
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