Sharks survive Lions fightback
Dan du Preez scored a crucial 75th-minute try as the Sharks claimed a 33-24 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Dan du Preez scored a crucial 75th-minute try as the Sharks claimed a 33-24 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
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Golden Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says while it’s in their DNA to play an expansive game, they have prepared for a bruising forward battle at Kings Park on Saturday.
The court case against Lions defence coach Joey Mongalo over allegations of indecent assault has got underway in Australia.
Golden Lions coaches Bafana Nhleko (U21), Ivan van Rooyen (Currie Cup) and Wessel Roux (U19) address the media ahead of their respective semi-finals.
Western Province and the Sharks will be aiming to book their places in a ‘replay’ of last year’s Currie Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Warren Whiteley and Aphiwe Dyantyi will start for the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final against the Sharks in Durban.
Golden Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies remains a fan of the Currie Cup tournament and wants to add a second title to his collection.
The Sharks have acknowledged that accurate decision-making will be crucial to their cause in Saturday’s semi-final against the strengthened Golden Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springboks Warren Whiteley and Aphiwe Dyantyi look set to start for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup semi-final against the Sharks at Kings Park.