URC confirms date for North v South derby at Loftus

NEWS: United Rugby Championship has revealed the outstanding kick-off details related to the South African derby games slated for Round 8.

Firstly, the Lions will take on the Sharks on Saturday, February 21 in Johannesburg’s Ellis Park at 14.00 local time (12.00 GMT).

A few weeks later, the ‘North v South’ derby between the Bulls and the Stormers will play on Saturday, March 14 in Pretoria at Loftus Versfeld at 14.00 local time (12.00 GMT).

Additionally, there are some rescheduled games and venues still to be confirmed in the URC calendar, and these details will be confirmed in due course.

Lions v Sharks

Date: Saturday, February 21
Venue: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Kick-off: 14.00 (12.00 GMT)

Bulls v Stormers

Date: Saturday, March 14
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
Kick-off: 14.00 (12.00 GMT)