Lions lock in Groom
The Lions have confirmed that six more players, including scrumhalf Nic Groom, have committed to the franchise.
The Lions have confirmed that six more players, including scrumhalf Nic Groom, have committed to the franchise.
A further six Lions players have extended their stays in Johannesburg, the union announced on Wednesday.
Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe have both signed one-year contract extensions with the Lions.
Duane Vermeulen is likely to accept a deal from the Bulls and SA Rugby that will see him play for the Pretoria-based franchise in next year’s Super Rugby tournament.
The Bulls have not requested £500,000 in compensation from the English RFU for the services of departing head coach John Mitchell.
The best five tries from the 2018 Super Rugby season, according to rugby.com.au.
Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga was named Man of the Match after the Super Rugby final.
Jake White says it’s time for South Africa to seriously consider leaving Super Rugby for a move north.
Cyle Brink scored the Lions’ first try of the Super Rugby final after breaking through the Crusaders’ much-vaunted defence.
The Lions’ heavy defeat to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final indirectly added further perspective to the Sharks’ historic 2014 win in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS.