URC Round 2: Stormers and Bulls fall, Sharks and Lions still unbeaten

South Africa’s URC franchises had mixed fortunes in the second round of the competition.

The Stormers and Bulls lost their first games while touring in Europe.

The Sharks and Lions, meanwhile, remain in the top 3 after home wins.

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Stormers blow hot and cold in Edinburgh

The wind blew against the Stormers in their visit to Edinburgh on 2 October.

Despite the boost of Siya Kolisi’s return, the Western Cape franchise could not make their advantages count.

Edinburgh struggled to match the visitors’ physicality but were gifted multiple times in the lineouts.

The Stormers and the hosts traded penalties until