The Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will be able to play their Champions Cup round of 16 and quarter-final fixtures at home, if they progress that far in the competition.

In a report by Ireland publication The42, the EPCR [European Professional Club Rugby] confirmed the three South African teams will be able to earn home round-of-16 and quarter-final games.

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However, the situation will change when it comes to the semi-finals, as even if a South African is ranked higher than their northern hemisphere opponents, that fixture will still take place in Europe.

The Champions Cup final will be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

As it stands, the Sharks are the only South African team to secure their place in the round of 16, having won all three of their pool fixtures to date.

The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers have each won two games and can progress to the playoffs with wins against Lyon and Clermont respectively this weekend.

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