SA teams taking a pounding but must dig in heels in the Champions Cup

Local teams are treading water now, but there are rewards to be earned through staying the course

17 January 2025 - 04:30

South African teams' Champions Cup entry initially drew some sharp criticism. Those voices have slowly dissipated, but more recently the rules of engagement for this country's teams campaigning in Europe's premier competition have been questioned from closer to home...

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