Four to make Lions debuts
Sibahle Maxwane and Burger Odendaal are among four players who will make their first official Lions starts against the Sharks in Durban on Friday.
Sibahle Maxwane and Burger Odendaal are among four players who will make their first official Lions starts against the Sharks in Durban on Friday.
Sharks flank James Venter says the team has taken their pre-season loss to the Vodacom Bulls in their stride and wants to bounce back this weekend against the Lions.
Cornal Hendricks has hinted that he is likely to continue playing in the Vodacom Bulls midfield when Super Rugby Unlocked gets under way this weekend.
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says there is concern over the injury suffered by wing Malcolm Jaer ahead of their opening match of the Super Rugby Unlocked campaign on Saturday.
In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week, Burger Odendaal lifts the lid on his acrimonious departure from the Vodacom Bulls, adjusting to life at the Lions and setting different goals.
Springbok coaches Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick were both delighted with Yaw Penxe after his display for the Green team on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, CRAIG LEWIS and DYLAN JACK debate which South African player will make the biggest impact at their new team.
The Cheetahs defeated Griquas 31-21 in their pre-season warm-up match in Bloemfontein on Friday.
New Zealand Rugby is set to continue with Super Rugby Aotearoa in 2021, but is looking to expand the competition with at least three teams from 2022.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has acknowledged SA Rugby’s intent to explore entering their existing Vodacom Super Rugby teams in the PRO Rugby competition in Europe.