Coach proud of young Lions’ effort
Ivan van Rooyen says the Golden Lions made big strides in this year’s Currie Cup despite being knocked out in the semi-finals by the Sharks on Saturday.
Watch: Fassi chases down Dyantyi
Aphiwe Dyantyi looked set to score an interception try at Kings Park, but Aphelele Fassi hunted him down.
Sharks survive Lions fightback
Dan du Preez scored a crucial 75th-minute try as the Sharks claimed a 33-24 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Watch: 2007 World Cup final with Smit
Re-watch the full 2007 World Cup final with former Springbok captain John Smit.
Lions ready for physical Sharks onslaught
Golden Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says while it’s in their DNA to play an expansive game, they have prepared for a bruising forward battle at Kings Park on Saturday.
Du Preez had to make tough selections
Robert du Preez says picking the match 23 for Saturday’s semi-final against the Golden Lions was the toughest selection he’s had to make as Sharks coach.
Watch: Sharks scrum practice
The Sharks scrum down during training in Durban on Thursday.
Watch: Lions press conference
Golden Lions coaches Bafana Nhleko (U21), Ivan van Rooyen (Currie Cup) and Wessel Roux (U19) address the media ahead of their respective semi-finals.
Schreuder wary of ‘dangerous’ Lions
Sharks captain Louis Schreuder says his side has not written the Golden Lions off ahead of their Currie Cup semi-final clash in Durban on Saturday.
Watch: WP press conference
Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Chris van Zyl address the media ahead of their Currie Cup semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Newlands.
