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BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 24 Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar celebrate with koeksisters after signing to play rugby for another season at the Free State Stadium on May 24, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is reported that the Free State Cheetahs announced the extension of Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar for a year. (Photo by Gallo Images/Volksblad/Mlungisi Louw)

Cheetahs find new home as SA makes camp in Europe

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Cheetahs will be taking part in the European Challenge Cup next season as South Africa’s entry into the two major European tournaments was made official on Thursday.

DUBLIN, IRELAND: September 25: Luke McGrath #9 of Leinster makes a break chased by Marcell Coetzee #6 of the Bulls during the Leinster V Bulls, United Rugby Championship match at Aviva Stadium on September 25th, 2021 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Coetzee: SA teams will love Champions Cup

Marcell Coetzee can’t wait to lead the Vodacom Bulls in the European Champions Cup, saying “it’s like playing international rugby every weekend”.

Antrim , United Kingdom - 4 March 2022; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Cardiff at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Duane: I was in a bad spot in South Africa

Duane Vermeulen says he could have stayed at the Vodacom Bulls, but chose to join Irish side Ulster rather than being “stuck in one place”.

Boks’ big Trev eyes new challenge at Racing

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane says he moved to French club Racing 92 because he needed a new “challenge”.

‘SA teams should play Champions Cup’

Pro14 boss Martin Anayi says that the South African teams taking part in the competition should be eligible for European Champions Cup qualification. You may also like