Lions rotate pack, Faf left out
Johan Ackermann has made five changes to the Lions team ahead of Friday's game against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Johan Ackermann has made five changes to the Lions team ahead of Friday's game against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Wing Travis Ismaiel has been ruled out for up to eight weeks due to a suspected medial collateral ligament tear in his knee.
JON CARDINELLI picks a form South African XV based on performances in round 11 of Super Rugby.
The Sale Sharks announced on Monday that they had signed Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal, but the Lions insist that negotiations are still taking place.
Bulls coach Nollis Marais says if the board decided to fire him, he would accept it.
Rob du Preez was pleased with the win, but admitted there are things to work on.
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 10 tries in their 62-24 win at Loftus.