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Lions down gutsy Griffons

The Lions defused the Griffons’ second-half revival to come away with a bonus-point Currie Cup victory in Welkom on Friday.

Jordan Brian Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions setting up for kick at goal during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Lions and Ospreys held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 25 March 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix

Hendrikse inspiring through coaching

Jordan Hendrikse has used his injury-enforced time away from the Lions to give back to the game and inspire the youth through a series of kicking clinics.

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Sharks and Lions held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 June 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Highlights: Sharks, Cheetahs clinch top spots

The penultimate round of the #CurrieCup league season saw the Sharks and Cheetahs beat the Pumas and Lions to book home semi-finals.

Corne Weilbach of Western Province tackles Morne Brandon of the Lions during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Lions held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 26 May 2023

Lions back young front rowers

The Lions have made just three changes to their starting lineup that will look to boost hopes of a top-four finish against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

LIVE: Sharks vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Sharks host the Lions in a #CurrieCup clash in Durban. #SHAvLIO

Edwill van der Merwe of the Lions attempts to get past Thomas Bursey of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Lions held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 26 May 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Highlights: Sharks sink Griffons, Lions thump WP

The Sharks extended their winning streak in the #CurrieCup to six matches before the Lions kept their semi-final hopes alive with an important win in Cape Town on Friday.

LIVE: WP vs Lions

Follow the live action as DHL Western Province face the Lions in a #CurrieCup clash at Athlone Stadium. #WPvLIO

Louw to lead Lions in Athlone

Marius Louw returns as captain in a new-look midfield for the Lions against Western Province in the Currie Cup at Athlone Stadium on Friday.

LIVE: Griffons vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Griffons host the Sharks in a #CurrieCup clash in Welkom. #GRIFvSHA

Former Boks up for SA coaching gigs

Two leading South African unions are reportedly considering the recruitment of former Springboks Andries Bekker and Ricardo Loubscher as assistant coaches.