After a brief pause in the intense URC season, action resumes with a North-South battle between the Stormers and the Bulls on Feb. 8. 

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Both South African teams have endured contrasting fortunes so far, with the Bulls enjoying a solid run, while the Stormers look to bounce back from a tough loss to Leinster. 

As the competition heats up, this postponed Round 1 fixture offers a crucial opportunity for both sides to build momentum. 

The Bulls will be looking to cement their position near the top, while the Stormers need a win to reignite their playoff aspirations.

Here's what to know as the Stormers host the Bulls in Cape Town on Feb. 8:

DHL Stormers Vs. Vodacom Bulls Rugby Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 7 a.m. ET on Feb. 8 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. 

How To Watch Stormers Vs. Bulls

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Stormers Lineup

1. Sti Sithole
2. Joseph Dweba
3. Frans Malherbe
4. Salmaan Moerat
5. Ruben van Heerden
6. Deon Fourie
7. Ben-Jason Dixon
8. Evan Roos
9. Stefan Ungerer
10. Jurie Matthee
11. Leolin Zas
12. Daniel du Plessis
13. Wandisile Simelane
14. Ben Loader
15. Warrick Gelant

Substitutes 16. Andre-Hugo Venter, 17. Brok Harris, 18. Sazi Sandi, 19. Gary Porter, 20. Marcel Theunissen, 21. Herschel Jantjies, 22. Jonathan Roche, 23. Clayton Blommetjies

Bulls Lineup

1. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
2. Johan Grobbelaar
3. Wilco Louw
4. Cobus Wiese
5. JF van Heerden
6. Marcell Coetzee
7. Reinhardt Ludwig
8. Cameron Hanekom
9. Embrose Papier
10. Willie Le Roux
11. Sergeal Petersen
12. Harold Vorster
13. David Kriel
14. Canan Moodie
15. Devon Williams

Substitutes 16. Akker van der Merwe, 17. Gerhard Steenekamp, 18. Francois Klopper, 19. Ruan Vermaak, 20. Nizaam Carr, 21. Zak Burger, 22. Boeta Chamberlain, 23. Sebastian de Klerk

URC Table

1. Leinster - W: 10, L: 0, D: 0, PD: 173, B: 2, Pts: 48
2. Glasgow Warriors - W: 7, L: 3, D: 0, PD: 105, B: 3, Pts: 37
3. Bulls - W: 6, L: 2, D: 0, PD: 69, B: 6, Pts: 30
4. Sharks - W: 6, L: 3, D: 0, PD: 15, B: 5, Pts: 29
5. Cardiff Rugby - W: 5, L: 4, D: 1, PD: -35, B: 7, Pts: 29
6. Scarlets - W: 5, L: 4, D: 1, PD: 39, B: 5, Pts: 27
7. Munster - W: 5, L: 5, D: 0, PD: -22, B: 6, Pts: 26
8. Edinburgh - W: 4, L: 6, D: 0, PD: -6, B: 8, Pts: 24
9. Ulster - W: 4, L: 6, D: 0, PD: -12, B: 7, Pts: 23
10. Benetton - W: 4, L: 5, D: 1, PD: -73, B: 5, Pts: 23
11. Ospreys - W: 4, L: 5, D: 1, PD: 2, B: 4, Pts: 22
12. Stormers - W: 4, L: 5, D: 0, PD: -16, B: 5, Pts: 21
13. Lions - W: 4, L: 4, D: 0, PD: -7, B: 3, Pts: 19
14. Connacht - W: 3, L: 7, D: 0, PD: -32, B: 7, Pts: 19
15. Zebre - W: 3, L: 7, D: 0, PD: -87, B: 4, Pts: 16
16. Dragons - W: 1, L: 9, D: 0, PD: -113, B: 4, Pts: 8

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