Stormers and Bulls hit Europe with derby momentum

The Stormers and Bulls could hardly have asked for better preparation before the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup.

Both South African heavyweights head into Europe on a high after emphatic derby wins, with the Stormers beating the Sharks 39-22 at DHL Stadium and the Bulls dismantling the Lions at Loftus.

For Keo, the Cape Town occasion was everything South African rugby should be selling. A 16:00 kickoff, 42,000 supporters at DHL Stadium, the Men in Black revival and a quality Stormers performance combined to create the perfect lead-in to Champions Cup week.

The Stormers were