The two South African teams ousted from Super Rugby made their European debuts over the weekend, with the first round of the PRO14 kicking off, although things didn’t exactly go to plan.

The Cheetahs were up against Ulster in Belfast, and the Irish outfit ran in six tries on the way to a convincing 42-19 win.

It didn’t help that two Cheetahs players, flank Henco Venter and prop Johan Coetzee, received yellow cards.

Let’s check out the highlights:

Not ideal, but it will take time to adapt to both the conditions and style of rugby.

The Southern Kings were on the receiving end of a serious klap from the Scarlets, the defending champs based out of Llanelli in south-west Wales.

Although it was tight at the break, with the Welsh outfit leading 15-10, the second half was a very one-sided affair.

Those highlights below:

Here’s hoping with a little more time to gel as a squad they can put a few teams to the sword.

This Saturday the Kings will take on Connacht at 8:35PM our time, with the Cheetahs playing Munster at 6:15PM.

[source:thesouthafrican]