No excuses for Cardiff with South Africa trip
Cardiff is preparing for a challenging trip to South Africa for the URC play-off quarter-final against the Stormers. Players have stated that they will not let travel fatigue or logistics distract them from their goal of reaching the semi-finals. The team is excited about the opportunity and is focused on maintaining a strong mentality ahead of the match.
- ▪Cardiff will travel to Cape Town for the URC play-off quarter-final against Stormers on May 30.
- ▪Players Josh McNally and Dan Thomas emphasized the importance of mental preparation despite the long journey.
- ▪Cardiff secured their quarter-final spot with a 22-16 victory against Stormers in the previous match.
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No excuses for Cardiff with South Africa tripImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Flanker Dan Thomas has been named the Cardiff players' player of the year for the 2025-26 season Published16 minutes agoCardiff say there will be excuses when they travel to face South Africa next weekend for the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off quarter-final against Stormers.Cardiff face an expensive and logistically challenging trip to Cape Town for the match on Saturday, 30 May.After looking at the cost and availability to travel this weekend, Cardiff will fly on Tuesday and land in South Africa a few days before the match.Cardiff lock Josh McNally and flanker Dan Thomas say the coaches and players will not allow the 12,000 mile round trip or the prospect of sitting in economy…
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