A step forward, a whistle back: SA teams’ European reality

South African franchises, particularly the Stormers and Bulls, faced challenges in the Round of 16 of the European Cups, with the Stormers notably losing to Toulon. Controversial refereeing decisions, especially from referee Christophe Ridley, have been criticized for disrupting the flow of the game and favoring the home side. This raises the question of whether South African teams should send their strongest sides to away matches.