CHAMPIONS-CUP

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Bok fans rejoice as Sharks confirm return of Lukhanyo Am

Springbok star Lukhanyo Am has returned to full fitness and will be on the bench when the Sharks return to action in the Champions Cup against Bordeaux Bègles on Friday.

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Stormers fade in second half as they go down to Clermont in Champions Cup

Clermont roared back in the second half to open their Champions Cup campaign with a 24-14 victory over the Stormers in France.

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Dupont grumbles about South Africa's introduction into European competition

Toulouse scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has admitted that South African clubs' introduction into the Champions Cup had been "difficult to grasp".

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Champions Cup: Stormers aren't underestimating struggling Clermont

Stormers head coach John Dobson is well aware of Clermont's threat at home ahead of his side's Champions Cup opener on Saturday.

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Sharks boss Neil Powell: Incoming Boks will slot in seamlessly

Sharks boss Neil Powell says teamwork is the emphasis for his high-powered side heading into their Champions Cup debut against Harlequins in Durban on Saturday.

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Bulls boss Jake White: Champions Cup will have Test-level intensity

Bulls director of rugby Jake White has compared playing in the Champions Cup to Test rugby ahead of his team's debut in the club competition against Lyon in Pretoria on Saturday.