The Bulls, Lions, Leinster Rugby, Zebre Parma and the United Rugby Championship have come together in the spirit of united rugby to serve fans and lovers of enthralling sportainment in Gauteng.
The DHL Stormers are Vodacom United Rugby Championship South African Shield winners for the second consecutive season.
Despite a clean sweep against their South African rivals, Stormers coach John Dobson claims they did not expect to win the United Rugby Championship SA Shield.
The Lions produced a shock 29-25 derby victory over Bulls in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Loftus on Saturday.
The Stormers had to dig deep for their 29-23 URC victory over a gutsy Sharks team in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors launching a late comeback.
Irish outfit Munster have confirmed that Springbok lock RG Snyman is once again available for selection and is set to return off the bench for the United Rugby Championship clash with Scarlets on the weekend.