Cape Town is one of the world's most intense rugby cauldrons, but the rivalry between the Stormers and the Western Province may lead some South African's to support the Crusaders this weekend. Richard Knowler looks at the unique situation inThe Dominion Post.
"Hardcore Cape Town rugby fans are being urged to switch allegiances this weekend - to the Stormers.
Newlands should be a hostile cauldron for the Crusaders in Sunday morning's Super semi-final but there are genuine concerns in the Western Cape they will be greeted like conquering heroes instead of invaders on Sunday morning.
Despite the Stormers representing the Western Province region, a large number of coloured fans refuse to cheer for the team and instead elect to barrack for the Crusaders whenever they arrive in Cape Town."
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