Bulls hold on against Lions to secure top Currie Cup spot

The Vodacom Bulls secured their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings after battling to a 22-15 victory over the Lions in Pretoria on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Currie Cup preview: Bulls vs Lions

The rescheduled fifth-round Currie Cup Gauteng Derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Lions in Pretoria on Wednesday will set the tone for a high-octane final stretch as the pool stage concludes this week and the top teams battle it out for home semi-finals.

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.

Currie Cup Team of the Week

DYLAN JACK identifies the standout South African players based on performances in the sixth round of the Currie Cup.

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.

Lions swap props

Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup encounter against the Pumas in Nelspruit.

Currie Cup teams (Round 6)

Check out the match-day squads for round six of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Cheetahs and Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Good news on injury front for Lions

The Lions could be boosted by the return of Jamba Ulengo in as little as a week’s time, while two other players are expected to return to fitness in time for the Currie Cup playoffs.

Five players who impressed in 2020

As the year draws to its close, ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE picks out five players who have impressed in the domestic season to date.