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Highlights: Lions’ stirring comeback shocks Munster

The Lions produced an inspired second-half performance to edge Munster in their thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Edwill van der Merwe hands off Munster's Calvin Nash at Ellis Park

Lions come from behind to beat Munster

The Lions clawed their way back from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Superbru: Thriller in the Lions den!

Hopes of a second successive SA sweep in the United Rugby Championship hinge on the clash between the Lions and Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Odendaal steps in for crocked Kriel

Burger Odendaal will take over the captaincy reigns in the injury-enforced absence of Jaco Kriel for the Lions when they take on Munster in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park on Saturday.

State of the URC: SA teams to cash in on home advantage

All of the South African teams are out to maintain their recent winning form in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the Sharks and Stormers especially sounding a warning to the frontrunners with emphatic wins at home last weekend.

State of the Currie Cup: Cheetahs the team to beat

The Free State Cheetahs are the only unbeaten team left in the Currie Cup, while the Vodacom Bulls and Griquas have also strengthened their positions in the competition.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 12: Damian de Allende of Bank of Ireland Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld on March 12, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jaque wants to see Lions face De Allende

Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie is hopeful Munster deploy Springbok centre Damian de Allende when the teams clash at Ellis Park in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Griquas pile more pain on winless Lions

The return of several experienced players could not make the difference for the Lions in Kimberley as their winless Currie Cup campaign continued with a 49-17 loss to Griquas on Wednesday afternoon.

Old Bok to lead new-look Lions in Kimberley

Former Springbok Jannie du Plessis will lead out a much-changed Lions side in Wednesday’s Currie Cup showdown with Griquas in Kimberley.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Jaco Kriel of the Emirates Lions in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on January 29, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

‘Relieved’ Kriel keeps it real after Cardiff win

Jaco Kriel can breathe a sigh of relief after the Lions’ win against the Cardiff Blues last Saturday, but the skipper knows far more “hard work” lies ahead for his side.