An exciting new cross-border provincial competition was launched at Loftus Versfeld on Thursday, 30 January. 12 teams representing 5 Provincial Unions will take part in the inaugural Castle Super League. They are Vereeniging, Springs, Brakpan, NWU Vaal [Valke]; Naka Bulle, Harlequins, Tuine Grizzlies [Blue Bulls]; Northam Rhinos, Louis Trichardt [Limpopo]; Northam Wolves, Louis Trichardt [Leopards]