Lions opt for split squads in Currie Cup, URC
The Lions have confirmed they will utilise two different squads for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup competitions.
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The Lions have confirmed they will utilise two different squads for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup competitions.
Assistant coach Nazeem Adams says Western Province won’t use the same blueprint in their quest for the Currie Cup title as the one the Stormers employ in the United Rugby Championship.
Former Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer has torn into Johann van Graan, saying the South African is no longer sufficiently emotionally invested in Munster.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende will miss Munster’s crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against rivals Ulster due to injury.
Lions are hard at work on their preparations ahead of their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture later this month against the Sharks.
Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka is determined to produce his best rugby this season following a challenging 2021.
Munster legend Keith Wood has called on the club to let coach Johann van Graan go with immediate effect.
South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.
It might be the holiday season for most, however, rugby continues throughout the festive season and the new year. We can look forward to a full slate of Boxing Day matches in the Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship.
While the introduction of the Springboks to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will bolster the SA teams, the tide will only turn when the competition visits the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.