South Africa’s North-South rivals join forces to form the nucleus of our local United Rugby Championship Team of the Week, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bulls made it back-to-back Jukskei derby wins when they kicked off Saturday’s action – which fell under Round Nine – with a 21-13 triumph over the Lions at Loftus Versfeld before the Stormers upset the Sharks 20-10 in Cape Town to replace their coastal counterparts at the top of the South African Shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big win in their backyard sees seven Stormers selected, while four Bulls bolster our team. A trio of Sharks and a Lions standout complete our line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15: Warrick Gelant (Stormers)- Player of The Week<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To the surprise of no one, red-hot Gelant was a game-changer as he hammered home why he should\u2019ve started the other games this year. Prominent from the word go, creating a breakout from deep by straightening and unleashing Ruhan Nel and another near-try with a clever chip-and-chase. Topped off a good kicking game with a beautiful 50:22, which resulted in a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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