Super Rugby: Pre-season action
The upcoming season will see 15-teams battling for the crown.
Last year’s complicated season of 18 sides has been reduced after the axing of Cheetahs, Southern Kings and Australian side the Western Force.
However, before the season kicks off on February 17, the franchises have set-up pre-season schedules to familiarized themselves with the competitive nature of the competition.
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Super Rugby Pre-Season Fixtures:
January 20
SWD Eagles v Stormers (Outeniqua Park)
January 27
Lions v Bulls (Johannesburg)
Bulls v Sharks (Polokwane)
Jaguares v Argentina XV
February 2
Chiefs v Blues (Rugby Park, Te Kuiti)
Crusaders v Hurricanes (Greymouth, New Zealand)
Highlanders v Waratahs (Recreation Ground, Central Otago)
February 3
Bulls v Stormers (United States)
Brumbies v Rebels (Queanbeyan, Australia)
Sharks v Racing (Hong Kong)
February 9-10
Brisbane Global Tens
February 10
Bulls vs Jaguares
February 14
Brumbies vs Chiefs (Sunshine Coast Stadium)
February 15
Waratahs vs Rebels (Brookvale Oval)
Highlanders vs Crusaders (New Zealand)
Hurricanes vs Blues (Warkworth, New Zealand)