Bulls face Lions after ‘challenging week’

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann was only able to finalise his team for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Lions on Friday morning.

Bulls ring changes for Lions clash

The Vodacom Bulls will take on the Lions at Ellis Park in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby without a host of frontline players.

Keo & Zels: Bok stars fight for SA Shield

South Africa’s best will be playing for more than URC league points this week, as the race hots up for the SA Shield.

Weekend teams

Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides.

Smith relishes Pollard duel in Jukskei derby

Lions flyhalf Chris Smith says breaching the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive line and exploiting any cracks will require sharp thinking as much as execution.

Ackers relishing return to Lions’ den

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann will experience a familiar setting from a very different vantage point in Saturday’s Jukskei derby at Ellis Park.

Coetzee: Bulls out to rectify Lions loss

Marcell Coetzee says back-to-back tour wins have boosted Vodacom Bulls belief as they seek revenge at Ellis Park for their loss to the Lions at Loftus.

Willie: Polly a proper trooper

Willie le Roux has paid a glowing tribute to long-time playing pal Handre Pollard.

Ellis Park a happy stomping ground for Bulls

The Lions welcome local rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, but it is the visitors who feel most at home at Ellis Park.

URC SA Shield: Too close to call

The race for the Vodacom URC South African Shield is reaching boiling point, with another bruising round of local derbies set to shape the standings this weekend.