Krappie ‘brings new energy’ to Lions
Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg could be thrust straight into the Lions lineup for their Vodacom URC clash against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.
Smith: Lions brace for Benetton beast
Flyhalf Chris Smith says the Lions are preparing for a tough, Test-level battle against an international-laden Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.
Cash: No time to sulk
Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions only have themselves to blame after letting victory slip in the dying minutes against Zebre in Parma on Sunday.
State of the URC: Stormers, Bulls unbeaten as tour looms
The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls are yet to taste defeat after the opening two rounds of the 2025-26 URC.
Lions fall short at the death in Parma
The Lions suffered a narrow defeat in their second tour match of the new Vodacom URC season, in an exhilarating clash away to Zebre on Sunday.
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Horn returns to lead Lions
Francke Horn will captain the Lions against Zebre in Parma on Sunday having recovered from a calf injury.
Pieterse: Lions must cut out errors
Lions forwards coach Barend Pieterse says discipline and defence will be decisive against Zebre Parma on Sunday in round two of the Vodacom URC.
Davids: Mentally I needed a change
Angelo Davids says he’s enjoying early life at the Lions and hopes to make a big impact as the Vodacom URC progresses.
Injury boost for Lions ahead of Zebre showdown
The Lions have received a timely injection of experience and quality, with three of their stars given the all-clear ahead of their Vodacom URC round-two clash at Zebre on Sunday.
