UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Captain Ruhan Nel returns to shore up Stormers' backline against Ulster

The return of captain Ruhan Nel is one of ten changes to the Stormers' side as they face Ulster in the United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Stormers welcome back World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi amid hooker crisis

Moments after the Sharks confirmed that Springbok Bongi Mbonambi had left the club, the Stormers revealed his return to Cape Town.

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Ethan Hooker insists Sharks can absorb Esterhuizen and Julius losses

Ethan Hooker is confident the Sharks have enough depth to absorb the loss of two key centres as they prepare for a stern United Rugby Championship examination against Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday.

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Once more unto the breach for emotionally battered Lions

The Lions will bring an incredibly difficult Northern Hemisphere tour to an end when they face the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship on Friday night.

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Injury crisis forces Stormers to send SOS to veteran hooker Scarra Ntubeni

The Stormers confirmed that they have called Scarra Ntubeni out of retirement as cover for hooker.

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Juarno Augustus relishing homecoming as Ulster prepare for Stormers test

Ulster back-rower Juarno Augustus is looking forward to a special occasion when his side face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.