Currie Cup semi-finals preview

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE scrutinises the key battles in the lead-up to the Currie Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

Currie Cup teams (Semi-finals)

Check out the match-day squads for Currie Cup semi-finals, which are set to take place at Loftus and Newlands on Saturday.

Lions will give it a ‘crack’ against Bulls

Following a thorough review of their previous Jukskei derbies, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his side is better prepared to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-finals.

Road to Currie Cup semi-finals

SA Rugby magazine takes a look at how each team got to the 2020-21 Currie Cup semi-finals.

White: The focus is now the semi-final

Speaking after his team’s Currie Cup victory against the Lions, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White was full of praise for how his youngsters performed.

Jake pleased with Bulls youngsters

Ivan van Rooyen and Jake White address the media after the Currie Cup clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Lions at Loftus.

Odendaal in, Simelane out for Lions

The inclusion of Burger Odendaal is one of three changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their crucial clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Wednesday.

Highlights: Lions outlast Pumas

Check out the highlights as fullback Tiaan Swanepoel contributed 22 points to guide the Lions to a 33-25 win against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Swanepoel steers Lions to victory

Tiaan Swanepoel scored two tries and booted four penalties to guide the Lions to a 33-25 victory against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.

LIVE: Pumas vs Lions

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Pumas host the Lions in a Currie Cup clash in Nelspruit.