Alberts gets first Lions start

Veteran loose forward Willem Alberts will make his first start of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season when the Lions face the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.

Player analysis: South Africa’s fullbacks

We take a closer look at how the local fullbacks have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.

Player analysis: SA’s inside centres

We take a closer look at how the local inside centres have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.

Lions get debutant referee in Melbourne

New Zealander James Doleman will referee his first Vodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the Lions’ match against the Rebels on Saturday.

Tshituka to go under the knife

The Lions’ depth at loose forward is set to be further tested after it was confirmed that Vincent Tshituka would need surgery on his ankle.

Limp Lions, battered Bulls, sorry Stormers & SUPER Sharks

The Money Man and Mark Keohane review round five of Vodacom Super Rugby, with the Sharks finishing their tour with another win and the Stormers suffering their first defeat of the season.

Lions call on Vermaak

Ruan Vermaak has joined the Lions in Melbourne for the remainder of their Australasian tour as the injury replacement for Vincent Tshituka.

Lions suffer Tshituka blow’

Flank Vincent Tshituka will return to South Africa after sustaining an ankle sprain in the Lions’ match against the Waratahs on Friday.

Highlights: Waratahs vs Lions

The Waratahs broke a five-game losing streak against the Lions to record a 29-17 bonus-point victory in Sydney on Friday.

Waratahs slay erratic Lions

The Waratahs scored five tries to beat the Lions 29-17 in Sydney on Friday to register their first win of the 2020 season.