Simelane: I’ve grown as a player and human being

Wandisile Simelane says his involvement in the Springbok Showdown earlier this year provided ‘a real taste of what it takes to be a Springbok’, writes DYLAN JACK.

Currie Cup Team of the Week (Round 4)

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

Van Rooyen heaps praise on Lions’ old guard

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was full of praise for Willem Alberts, Jannie du Plessis and Jaco Kriel in the wake of their 27-12 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park.

‘No excuse for Sharks’ error-ridden performance’

Sean Everitt has lamented the Sharks’ poor display, particularly up front, that led to them losing 27-12 to the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Highlights: Lions too good for Sharks

Willem Alberts was named Man of the Match, while Wandisile Simelane set up a superb try as the Lions claimed an impressive 27-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday.

Lions roar past Sharks

Courtnall Skosan and Tiaan Swanepoel scored the only tries of the game to guide the Lions to a commanding 27-12 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Graphics: Currie Cup teams (Round 4)

Check out the match-day squads for round four of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Lions and Sharks in Joburg.

Currie Cup preview (Round 4)

Bulls fans will be worried this week as a Covid outbreak in their camp threatens to derail their quest to top the Currie Cup table, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Lions stick with winning combination

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named an unchanged starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Sharks at Ellis Park.

Currie Cup Team of the Week (Round 3)

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