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World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert has predicted that the battle among the tall timber would be critical as the Springboks prepare for a busy few weeks of top-class international action.
There are four changes to the Western Province starting lineup for their Currie Cup clash with the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to his side for their Currie Cup encounter with Western Province at Ellis Park on Wednesday.
Look back at all the tries from this weekend’s opening round of the Currie Cup with the Pumas, Sharks and Western Province all securing bonus-point victories over the Lions, Griquas and Bulls respectively.
Flyhalf Eddie Fouche scored 14 points as the Pumas manhandled the Lions in the 2021 Currie Cup opener at Mbombela Stadium on Friday night.
Check out the match-day squads ahead of this weekend’s round one Currie Cup fixtures. (more…)
The Lions will commence their Currie Cup campaign under the leadership of captain Francke Horn when they take on the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening.
Lions loose forward MJ Pelser edged a close race with Bulls flank Elrigh Louw to be named as the readers’ Rainbow Cup SA Young Player of the Tournament.
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has called the four South African teams’ official introduction into the PRO16 United Rugby Championship ‘a watershed moment in the country’s rugby history’.
The top clubs from South Africa will combine with the PRO14 teams to form the United Rugby Championship in September 2021.
