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The United Rugby Championship (URC) Team of the Season features seven Springbok-capped players, with the Stormers and Bulls dominating the selection. This lineup reveals the standout talents from the URC and highlights key players to watch as the competition heats up.
The Bulls and Stormers each boast three selections, while the Lions, Ulster, Connacht, and Glasgow Warriors contribute two representatives each. Notably, Leinster has just one player in the mix. Cardiff and Munster, despite finishing in the top eight, see no players included.
The selected squad showcases notable names: Quan Horn from the Lions takes the full-back position, with Werner Kok and Kyle Rowe on the wings. In midfield, Stafford McDowall pairs with Ulster's Stuart McCloskey. The half-back duo of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Embrose Papier adds flair to the lineup.
In the back row, Evan Roos, Ruan Venter, and Cian Prendergast form a formidable trio, while Cobus Wiese and Darragh Murray anchor the lock positions. Thomas Clarkson represents Leinster, and the front row includes Johann Grobbelaar and Ntuthuko Mchunu.
This selection was determined by a media panel across five URC territories, emphasizing the players' performances throughout the season.
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