Lombard out for nine months
Lions utility back Gianni Lombard is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Chiefs a fortnight ago.
SA Team of the Week (Round 11)
CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in the 11th round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
Three key points from past weekend
CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from round 11 of Vodacom Super Rugby.
WATCH: Kwagga bounced by Saders wing
Lions No 8 Kwagga Smith was sent flying through the air in a collision with Crusaders wing Sevu Reece, who scored a stunning try in Friday’s clash.
Super Rugby preview (Round 11)
The feature match in the South African conference this weekend is Saturday’s much-anticipated local Vodacom Super Rugby derby between the Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town.
Whiteley to miss Crusaders clash
Lions captain Warren Whiteley has failed a late fitness test and has been ruled out of their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Jantjies, Crotty take centre stage
The Lions will be hoping that lightning strikes twice when Elton Jantjies starts at No 12 against the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Reynolds at 10 for Lions
Shaun Reynolds will start at flyhalf for the Lions against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Lions revitalised by boosted back row
CRAIG LEWIS looks at the impact made by Warren Whiteley, Cyle Brink and Kwagga Smith in the Lions’ impressive win over the Chiefs last Friday.
Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 10)
CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 teams after nine rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
