Alberts in quarantine, out of Lions match
Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.
Lions hand No 9 jersey to Van den Berg
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made just one injury-enforced change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Stormers at Newlands.
Watch: Play of the Week – Super Rugby Unlocked (Week 1)
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies executed this perfect penalty kick-pass to find wing Jamba Ulengo, who scored unopposed in the right corner.
Smit set for shoulder surgery
The Lions have confirmed that Dillon Smit will undergo surgery on his shoulder on Tuesday in a further setback for the scrumhalf.
Smit injury blow for Lions
Lions scrumhalf Dillon Smit sustained a shoulder injury in his side’s Super Rugby Unlocked opener against the Sharks on Friday.
Jantjies rues missed chances
Captain Elton Jantjies has lamented the Lions’ missed opportunities in their 19-16 loss to the Sharks in the Super Rugby Unlocked opener on Friday.
Highlights: Sharks vs Lions
The Super Rugby Unlocked opener saw a closely-fought battle as the Sharks held off a courageous Lions side to secure a morale-boosting victory in Durban.
Watch: Two top tries from Lions, Sharks
Check out these two standout moments as Lukhanyo Am and Elton Jantjies provided two superb try assists in Friday’s clash between the Sharks and Lions.
Bosch boots Sharks to opening victory
The Sharks held out against a Lions comeback to claim a 19-16 victory in the Super Rugby Unlocked opener in Durban on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Lions coach: Alberts has lots to offer at 4
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says Willem Alberts is looking lean and mean as the powerful ex-Springbok gets set to come up against his former team, the Sharks, on Friday.
