Player analysis: South Africa’s fullbacks

We take a closer look at how the local fullbacks have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.

More bad news for Lions as double injury hit

Lions duo Hacjivah Dayimani and Manie Rass suffered serious injuries during their match against the Blues in Auckland this past weekend.

Lions home safe, set for self-isolation

The Lions squad arrived back in the country from New Zealand on Sunday evening and have all gone into self-isolation for 14 days.

Lions: Player welfare is the main priority

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says player safety has to be the main priority after the Vodacom Super Rugby season was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Highlights: Blues vs Lions

The Lions suffered their third consecutive defeat on their Australasian tour after going down 43-10 to the Blues at Eden Park.

Blues thrash hapless Lions

Rieko Ioane bagged a brace of tries as the Blues registered a commanding 43-10 bonus-point win over the Lions at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wish List for Super Rugby Round 7

The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby matches.

Defensive spacing woes bogging Lions down

Lions assistant coach Sean Erasmus has lamented their players’ lack of defensive spacial awareness, which has directly led to the concession of 10 tries in two games on tour so far. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Blues rest captain, bench Akira against Lions

Blues centre TJ Faiane will captain the team in their clash with the Lions in Auckland on Saturday after Patrick Tuipulotu was left out of the match-day 23.

Simelane out, Dayimani in for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made six changes to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s away match against the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland.