With only three rounds left in the URC pool stage, South African teams experienced a mixed bag of outcomes, reshaping the standings as the playoffs loom closer.
Despite the Sharks witnessing their playoff hopes diminish, the Stormers still cling to second place with 51 points. Their primary goal remains securing a home semi-final.
A standout team, the Lions soared to fourth place after a convincing 54-12 victory over league leaders Glasgow Warriors. The Bulls also maintained a strong position by thrashing the Dragons 47-7.
Meanwhile, the Sharks find themselves in a precarious 11th place after a narrow 21-17 loss to the Ospreys. Their remaining matches are now must-wins if they aim to secure a top-eight finish.
