The Lions have reported mixed injury news with the loss of an experienced lock coupled with the return of a Springbok.
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
The Sharks remained at top of the Rainbow Cup SA log after bagging a deserved bonus-point win over the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.
Lions centre Wandisile Simelane, who himself is known for his wicked side-step, was on the receiving end from Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi during Saturday’s clash at Kings Park.
The Sharks scored four tries to rout the Lions 34-26 in their round-two Rainbow Cup SA encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Sharks take on the Lions in a Rainbow Cup SA clash at Kings Park Stadium.
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rainbow Cup derbies and Super Rugby finals.
It’s rookies versus veterans in Saturday’s North-South derby at Cape Town Stadium. Check out the matchday squads ahead of this weekend’s round two Rainbow Cup fixtures. (more…)
Lions coach Ivan Van Rooyen has made four changes to the side that lost 22-9 to the Bulls in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup SA ahead of the team’s trip to Durban.
