Bulls and Sharks aim to create historic moments in European competition.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will kick off proceedings against Edinburgh in Durban at 13:30, following their commanding win over Zebre Parma in the previous round. Meanwhile, the Vodacom Bulls will be in action against Northampton Saints in England at 21:00, having secured a convincing victory against Lyon.
Both teams showed impressive form in the quarter-finals with significant wins, and they aim to carry that momentum into the upcoming matches.
The Vodacom Bulls are set to encounter a tough challenge in the Northampton Saints, who have remained undefeated in the tournament so far, leading the Premiership table with 10 wins out of 14 matches. The Saints have been particularly strong at home, suffering only one defeat at Cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens this season.
Despite this formidable opposition, the Pretoria team finds encouragement in their own performance, having suffered only one loss in the competition. Their attacking stats slightly edge out the Saints with 25 tries compared to 22. Aware of the high stakes of this encounter, the Bulls approach the match with determination, drawing motivation from their narrow loss against Lyon and their impressive nine-try performance in the previous game.
In another match, the Hollywoodbets Sharks are confident as they face Edinburgh for the second time in Durban within three weeks, having previously defeated them 23-13 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The Sharks hold a three-match winning streak in the EPCR Challenge Cup, where they’ve triumphed over Edinburgh and Ulster. They also draw strength from their home advantage and superior attacking record, having scored 28 tries compared to Edinburgh’s 20. With the support of their passionate fans, the Sharks aim to continue their resurgence after a challenging start to the season.
