Dominant Lions outplay Sharks
The Golden Lions clinched their seventh successive win of the Currie Cup as they defeated the Sharks 26-18 at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Golden Lions clinched their seventh successive win of the Currie Cup as they defeated the Sharks 26-18 at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Western Province will be aiming to stay in the hunt for a home Currie Cup semi-final when they host the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Franco Marais will start at hooker in the only change to the Sharks team for their Currie Cup clash with the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The Golden Lions beat the Vodacom Blue Bulls 36-28 at Loftus on Saturday, having led 30-0 late in the first half. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Western Province scored three tries within the first 15 minutes of the second half as they secured a 37-27 bonus-point win over the Sharks. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Vodacom Blue Bulls or Golden Lions will emerge as outright Currie Cup front-runners on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Joe Pietersen will start at flyhalf when the Sharks take on Western Province in Durban on Saturday.
Winger Wandile Mjekevu scored a brace of tries as the Sharks overturned a nine-point deficit to beat the Pumas 27-26 in Durban on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Sharks coach Gary Gold believes the policy of backing youth during the Currie Cup will reap rewards in the long run, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Vodacom Blue Bulls will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the Currie Cup when they take on the Free State Cheetahs in Pretoria, writes CRAIG LEWIS.