Double boost for Lions
The Lions will be bolstered by the return of front rowers Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys for Saturday's match against the Blues at Ellis Park.
The Lions will be bolstered by the return of front rowers Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys for Saturday's match against the Blues at Ellis Park.
The Sharks’ big win against the Hurricanes has heaped the pressure on the Bulls and Lions ahead of their respective round 12 clashes, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Free State XV beat the Golden Lions XV 29-15 in round five of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also wins for the EP Kings, Sharks XV, Griquas, Griffons, Boland and Pumas.
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies will be fit to face the Blues at Ellis Park on 14 May.
The Bulls simply need to beat the Brumbies in Canberra to take an unexpected lead at the top of the South African group, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The visitors ran in seven tries to claim a convincing 50-17 win at Ellis Park.
The Hurricanes thrashed the Lions 50-17 in Johannesburg on Saturday, having led 36-5 at half-time. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Grant Hermanus kicked a last-gasp penalty as Western Province beat the Golden Lions XV 27-24 in round four of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also victories for the Pumas, EP Kings and Griquas.
The Lions can make another serious statement of intent with a win over the Hurricanes in Johannesburg on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Lions have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's clash against the Hurricanes at Ellis Park.