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Top 4 must-watch weekend sporting events

Cape Town - It's the weekend!

But the sporting world never sleeps, so hang on tight and be sure to watch these FOUR events!

1. SA SUPER RUGBY EXTRAVAGANZA!

Round 16 kicks into action again this weekend with clashes to keep you entertained Friday and Saturday.

The Bulls roll into Durban to take on the Sharks in their SA derby on Friday (Kick-off is at 19:00). While over in Bloemfontein, the Cheetahs will host the Stormers on Saturday (Kick-off is at 15:05).

Who will reign supreme? Will we see any upsets? All these questions and more will be answered on Sport24...

CLICK here for all your latest Super Rugby news

2. TOUR DE FRANCE

The 104th edition of the Tour de France begins in Dusseldorf with a 14km time-trial before finishing in Paris on July 23.

Will Britain's Chris Froome defend and clinch his fourth TDF title? Or will Nairo Quintana of Colombia challenge Froome and Sky's supremacy to finally win the Tour?

Click here for all your latest Tour de France news

3. ALL BLACKS V BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, 2nd TEST

The world champion All Blacks and British & Irish Lions will clash in the second of their three Tests at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Can Warren Gatland's side bounce back and defeat the world champions?!

We'll have to wait and see...

Kick-off on Saturday is at 09:35 SA time.

Click here to follow the British & Irish Lions' tour to New Zealand

4. DURBAN JULY

Greyville Racecourse in downtown Durban is gearing up for another capacity crowd as the 121st edition of the Durban July attracts punters, socialites and fashion lovers from every corner of the country.

The stage is set for a magical day at the races, against the backdrop of the raceday theme "The Colour of Magic" that will attract the country's 'A' list celebrities, beauty queens, sporting icons, musicians and movie stars...

Click here to follow the Durban July

Notable mentions include the Proteas v West Indies Women's World Cup match, MotoGP, Open de France, Manny Pacquiao v Jeff Horn boxing and the IAAF Diamond League Paris meet.

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