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Are you paying attention? - video released explains new Super Rugby format

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The Southern Kings, Cheetahs and Western Force were axed from the competition after a convoluted and unpopular format in the last few seasons.

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The 2018 re-structured 15-team Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Saturday 17 February in South Africa when the Stormers host the Jaguares in Cape Town. The Lions, runners-up the last two years, host the Sharks in Johannesburg, while the Bulls have a bye.

The Australian and New Zealand Conferences will kick-off a week later when the defending champions the Crusaders open the defence of their title at home against the Chiefs.

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