Cash: Munster clash do-or-die for Lions
Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions are treating their Vodacom URC clash against Munster as a must-win and ignoring playoff permutations.
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Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions are treating their Vodacom URC clash against Munster as a must-win and ignoring playoff permutations.
Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe were among the standout performers as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan.
The Lions will take on Munster in a crucial Vodacom URC clash, with the Irish outfit set to be boosted by the return of one of their international stars.
The Stormers face a massive Vodacom URC challenge on Friday night, with Cardiff convinced their home-ground advantage can power them into the top eight.
Ruan Venter looks destined for a stint on the sidelines after being driven off the field on a medical cart with what appears to be a serious knee injury.
There’s plenty on the line for South Africa’s Vodacom URC contenders heading into the final round of the regular season.
Lions flank Siba Mahashe stepped a cover defender like a winger before embarrassing Sam Prendergast during a brilliant solo effort against Leinster.
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl is reportedly keen to bring a former England international to the Arms Park as his new backs coach.
Henry Pollock and Hanro Liebenberg clashed during an English Premiership match on Saturday.
The Stormers’ thrilling draw in Belfast delivered three log points but exposed costly flaws at a crucial stage of the Vodacom URC season, writes @mark_keohane