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Hendrikse: I wanted a new chapter

Jordan Hendrikse has opened up on his decision to join the Sharks next season and his desire to leave the Lions with some silverware.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14372135b) Emirates Lions vs Hollywoodbets Sharks. BKT URC Player of the match Sanele Nohamba with captain Marius Louw of Emirates Lions BKT United Rugby Championship, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, South Africa 2/3//2024 - 02 Mar 2024

Lions halfbacks lauded for sinking Sharks

Coach Ivan van Rooyen praised the calibre of Sanele Nohamba and Morne van den Berg as the duo helped the Lions beat the Sharks at a wet Ellis Park on Saturday.

Highlights: Derby delight for Bulls, Lions

The Lions did the @Vodacom #URC double over the Sharks before the Vodacom Bulls snapped their losing streak against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 02: Sanele Nohamba of the Lions breaks the Sharks defence and score a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on March 02, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions tear apart Sharks

Jordan Hendrikse kicked 10 points as the Lions beat the Sharks for the second time this season in a weather-affected six-try win in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

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Lions back Hendrikse against Sharks

Jordan Hendrikse will start for the Lions in the derby against the Sharks just a few days after his transfer to Kings Park was announced. @Vodacom #URC

LIVE: Lions vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Lions host the Sharks at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvSHA

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 04: Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Sigma Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on June 04, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Fourie: Lions going for the jugular

Jaque Fourie has urged the Lions to attack from the off in the hunt for their second win of the year against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions celebrates try during the United Rugby Championships 2023 match between Lions v Zebre at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 25 November 2023

Another Lion dives into the Shark Tank

The Sharks have unveiled imposing flanker Emmanuel Tshituka as their latest signing in what will be a significant boost to John Plumtree’s back row next season.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14287794bq) Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Lukhanyo Am of Hollywoodbets Sharks BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 06 Jan 2024

Lions wary of Sharks’ bite

Assistant coach Barend Pieterse has cautioned the Lions against underestimating the Sharks when the South African teams clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.