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April 17, 2025

It's a big weekend in Africa for Pirates and Sundowns, while the four SA teams playing in the United Rugby Championship also have a big few days ahead of them.

- with Jonty and Jacques

Here are our predictions of how things might unfold.

Football Pirates v Pyramids FC Orlando Pirates are taking Pyramids FC to FNB Stadium this weekend, and will hope for at least a mostly-full stadium to cheer them on in the first leg of their Caf Champions League semifinal. Jose Riveiro's side will look to take a decent lead to Egypt for the second leg, and should be full of confidence as they aim to finish the season with a fine haul of trophies.

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