Bok reinforcements steel Lions for Euro tour
Strengthened by key injury returns, the Lions are primed for Europe, but forwards coach Barend Pieterse knows only points will keep the Pride’s URC playoff hopes in their control.
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Strengthened by key injury returns, the Lions are primed for Europe, but forwards coach Barend Pieterse knows only points will keep the Pride’s URC playoff hopes in their control.
The Lions’ playoff push has been bolstered by the return of two Boks named in the 28-man squad for a three-match European tour.
Sale Sharks are reportedly not done raiding the Lions’ den, with a Springbok hot-stepper in their sights to join Marius Louw at the English Premiership outfit next season.
Renzo du Plessis and Jurenzo Julius want to make their first Springbok alignment camp count in launching to new heights after a break out 2024 season.
English Premiership outfit Sale Sharks have completed the acquisition of a key member in the Lions backline from next season.
The Lions’ endeavour and playstyle have put the Pride in contention and a challenging two-week tour will be decisive in their pursuit of a @Vodacom #URC playoff debut.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded the Lions for a gutsy fightback but rued unforced errors and a 20-minute slump for sealing their fate at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Captain Siya Kolisi scored two tries to lead the Sharks to victory in a nail-biting URC derby against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.
The Vodacom URC South African Shield can become a sought-after prize for our teams in a way the Super Rugby conference trophy never was, writes @SimonBorchardt
Follow the live action as the Sharks clash with the Lions at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvLIO