The new Tournament started on 21 March 2021 when the In the first instace he naming is somewhat mileading - since he series allow for older players comin g back from injury to play in the tournamnet on return from injury, Key details are as follows:-
- Format: Double-round league, allowing players to gain experience.
- Rules: Squads can include up to seven over-age players (max 4 in the starting line-up) to aid return-to-play for seniors.
- Final: Scheduled for Saturday, 16 May.
In the 21 March 2026 match the Lions beats the Sharks 24-7
Match Schedule in Round 2
24 March 2026 - 16:00 - Sharks vs Stormers
24 March 2026 - 18:00 - Bulls vs Lions
Lets hope it is a useful system to et youngsters on a goowd way to get into the franchise teams through performances on this level as preparation for entering the National team by top class performances
As to be expected The Stormers beat the Sharks - who played the Lions and they now have zero points on the log.
The Bulls lost their first match against the Lions as well:
So after this Round the log-positions are as follows:
1 Lions - 2 matches played - 10 points
2 Stormers - 1 match played - 4 poinrs
3 Bulls - 1 match played - 1 point
4 Sharks - 2 matches played - Zero points