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Thursday, 10 October, 2002, 16:35 GMT 17:35 UK
Provincial rugby comes to Wales
Cardiff's South African full-back Donavan van Vuuren
Cardiff face Free State and the Blue Bulls
Details of the Wales-South Africa Challenge Cup have been confirmed.

The new competition will see four South African provinces travelling to Wales in November to face Bridgend, Pontypridd, Llanelli and Cardiff.

The Bok sides are the Blue Bulls, Free State, Eastern Province and Western Province.

Each team has a minimum of two games, and Wales are guaranteed a presence in the final.

The best Welsh and best South African teams will meet at the Welsh club's ground for the final on November 15.

The Boks will be missing their international and Super 12 players, whilst the Welsh will be without those selected by Steve Hansen for the autumn internationals.

Fixture list for the Challenge Cup

Four points for a win, two for a draw.
Bonus points: One for losing within seven points, one for every four tries scored

Friday 8 November
Bridgend v Eastern Province
Cardiff v Free State
Llanelli v Western Province
Pontypridd v Blue Bulls

Tuesday 12 November
Bridgend v Western Province
Cardiff v Blue Bulls
Llanelli v Eastern Province
Pontypridd v Free State

Friday 15 November

Final

See also:

08 Oct 02 | International
09 Oct 02 | European
10 Oct 02 | European
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