Whiteley set to face Crusaders
Warren Whiteley has been cleared to start at No 8 for the Lions' quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Warren Whiteley has been cleared to start at No 8 for the Lions' quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park on Saturday.
There's little to play for in the final round of Currie Cup Qualifiers, with Griquas, Boland and the Pumas having already secured their place in the Premier Division.
Craig Joubert has been appointed to referee Saturday's Super Rugby quarter-final between the Lions and Crusaders in Johannesburg.
Warren Whiteley has been named in a Lions group of 25 players to be considered for Saturday's quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park.
The Lions' B team suffered a 34-22 defeat in Buenos Aires.
The Lions will have plenty to prove when they host the Crusaders in a quarter-final at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Jaguares beat the Lions 34-22 in Buenos Aires on Saturday to deny the Johannesburg-based franchise a top-of-the-log finish. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Lions were their own worst enemies in the second half of the match in Buenos Aires, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
The Lions have confirmed that Bulls lock Marvin Orie will join the franchise ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby season.
A second-string Lions side will be tasked with the considerable challenge of overcoming the Jaguares in Buenos Aires to secure top spot in the overall Super Rugby standings on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.