Prowling Lions concealed by games in hand
Assistant coach Barend Pieterse says the Lions’ current position on the @Vodacom #URC table belies a team that is in a “very good position” to pounce into the playoffs.
Tale of the Tape: Jukskei derby edition
The eighth episode of the #URC’s Jukskei derby will play out at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when the @Vodacom Bulls host the Lions – history promises a cracking contest!
Stormers rookie gets Bok call up
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included a Stormers rookie in a group of 26 players invited to attend virtual alignment camps in March.
Grobbies: We have to bury the Lions
Johan Grobbelaar says the Bulls must leverage their scrum prowess in Saturday’s URC Jukskei derby at Loftus to address a trend of “letting teams in the back door”.
Ntlabakanye: We know what Loftus means
Front-row powerhouse Asenathi Ntlabakanye says the Lions are fired up for a set-piece battle against the @Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. #URC
France to copy Rassie’s nuclear tactics?
Fabien Galthie is reportedly set to take a leaf out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook and deploy a 7-1 bench split for France’s Six Nations Test against Italy on Sunday.
‘Strong’ Sacha excited to help Stormers
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is confident he can contribute to the Stormers’ Vodacom URC playoff charge as the Springbok star nears a return from injury.
Saffas Abroad: Arno roars for Lyon
Fearsome Lyon powerhouse Arno Botha was one of several South African stars to light up the scoreboard on foreign fields at the weekend.
State of the URC: Lions, Sharks gain ground
The Lions and Sharks closed the gap on South African rivals with crucial victories in the Vodacom URC in round 11.
Frans asks Duane to coach Cheetahs
New Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has turned to the Springboks for assistance as he attempts to rebuild the Bloemfontein-based franchise.
