Lions tweak pack for Highlanders
Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made four changes to his starting lineup to face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.
Marx out for six weeks
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx is set to miss at least the first three Tests of the season due to a hamstring tendon tear.
Lions boss hints at European temptation
Lions president Kevin de Klerk says the ‘millions of pounds on offer in Europe’ could influence decision-making when the current Sanzaar deal expires.
Lions lose Marx to injury
Malcolm Marx will return to South Africa on Monday after suffering a groin injury in Wellington on Saturday.
Lions shake things up for Canes
Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made eight changes to his starting XV to face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
Dyantyi back for Lions
Star winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has joined the Lions on tour in New Zealand and is expected to feature against the Hurricanes in Wellington this Saturday.
Kriel to leave Lions
Lions flank Jaco Kriel has signed a contract with English club Gloucester, who are coached by Johan Ackermann. This was confirmed by Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli in a press release on Monday. ‘Jaco has unfortunately been plagued with injuries stemming from 2017’s international duty and has therefore not been able to play for the Lions this current season,’ he said…. Read more →
More bad news for Whiteley
Warren Whiteley has not been cleared by the Lions medical team to join the squad in Australia.
Whiteley to see surgeon
Warren Whiteley has faced another setback in his recovery from a recurring knee injury and will visit an orthopaedic surgeon on Tuesday.
Groom tours with Lions, Cronjé ruled out
New signing Nic Groom has been included in the Lions’ 27-man squad for their four-match Australasian tour.
