Lions brace for revving Bulls
The Lions are wary of a Vodacom Bulls side riding a wave of renewed confidence ahead of their Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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The Lions are wary of a Vodacom Bulls side riding a wave of renewed confidence ahead of their Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions welcome local rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, but it is the visitors who feel most at home at Ellis Park.
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.
The Sharks’ magnificent victory over the previously unbeaten Stormers in the Vodacom URC has set up a mouth-watering second instalment this Saturday.
The Lions have turned their attention to Saturday’s Jukskei derby against the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park after a demanding overseas tour that produced two draws.
Back-to-back comeback wins in Europe have reignited the Bulls’ season and sharpened their URC ambitions, writes MARK KEOHANE.
It was a matter of centimetres for the Lions as they fell agonisingly short of a famous victory in the Vodacom URC.
The Stormers keep on winning in the Vodacom URC, while the Lions and Bulls suffer tour defeats, according the SA Rugby magazine team.
A sold-out DHL Stadium, 20-plus Springboks on display, it doesn’t get better for South African rugby than this Saturday.
The Lions have leaned on experience and returning Springboks in their selection for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash against the Ospreys in Swansea.