Super Rugby: Pre-season action

The upcoming season will see 15-teams battling for the crown.

Last year’s complicated season of 18 sides has been reduced after the axing of Cheetahs, Southern Kings and Australian side the Western Force.

However, before the season kicks off on February 17, the franchises have set-up pre-season schedules to familiarized themselves with the competitive nature of the competition.

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Super Rugby Pre-Season Fixtures:

January 20

SWD Eagles v Stormers (Outeniqua Park)

January 27

Lions v Bulls (Johannesburg)

Bulls v Sharks (Polokwane)

Jaguares v Argentina XV

February 2

Chiefs v Blues (Rugby Park, Te Kuiti)

Crusaders v Hurricanes (Greymouth, New Zealand)

Highlanders v Waratahs (Recreation Ground, Central Otago)

February 3

Bulls v Stormers (United States)

Brumbies v Rebels (Queanbeyan, Australia)

Sharks v Racing (Hong Kong)

February 9-10

Brisbane Global Tens

February 10

Bulls vs Jaguares

February 14

Brumbies vs Chiefs (Sunshine Coast Stadium)

February 15

Waratahs vs Rebels (Brookvale Oval)

Highlanders vs Crusaders (New Zealand)

Hurricanes vs Blues (Warkworth, New Zealand)