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Quoting from SANZAR Saga that I have just started reading and highly recommend:Originally Posted by Coach
1. The Natal based team that became the Sharks was originally known as Natal (1996 ), then Natal Sharks (1997 ), and Coastal Sharks (1998 ) before adopting their final name of Sharks in 1999.
2. The Johannesburg based team that became the Cats was originally known as Transvaal (1996), then Gauteng Lions (1997 ), and Golden Cats (1998 ) before adopting their final name of Cats in 1999.
3. The Cape Town based team that became the Stormers was originally known as Western Province (1996 ) and Western Stormers (1998 ) before adopting their final name of Stormers in 1999.
4. The Bulls adopted their final name in 2000. Prior to that they known as Northern Transvaal (1996 ), Northern Transvaal Blue Bulls (1997 ) and Northern Bulls (1998-99 ).