South African rugby has won almost everything there is to win, but the Investec Champions Cup remains the next frontier.

That was the message from Keo and Zels as they looked ahead to the opening round of the 2026-27 competition, with the Stormers hosting Bristol Bears, the Bulls welcoming Stade Français, and the 10bet Lions making their tournament debut away to La Rochelle.

For Keo, the biggest challenge is no longer travel, 4G pitches or unfamiliar conditions. South African teams are now five seasons into the northern-hemisphere club landscape, and the excuses have to fall away.

The lesson is simple:

Read the full article from Keo here.