Lions, Sharks fly SA flag
The Lions and Sharks claimed big victories in round 11 to strengthen their respective bids for playoff qualification, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Lions and Sharks claimed big victories in round 11 to strengthen their respective bids for playoff qualification, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Golden Lions smashed the Welwitchias 112-14, while there were also wins for the Bulls, WP, Border, Leopards and Sharks XV in round three of the Provincial Rugby Challenge.
The visitors scored seven tries in their 47-10 win in Melbourne.
The Lions recorded seven tries as they secured a 47-10 bonus-point win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the first four matches in round 11 of the competition.
Springbok wing Ruan Combrinck will make his long-awaited return from injury playing in Alberton on Saturday.
Johan Ackermann has made three changes to the Lions' starting XV ahead of Saturday's match against the Rebels in Melbourne.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says SA Rugby should consider Super Rugby mergers between the Kings and Cheetahs, and the Bulls and Lions.
Craig Lewis makes his picks for this weekend's Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.
The Lions have enhanced their status as the leading local team, while the Kings have surpassed the Bulls in the South African group standings, writes JON CARDINELLI.