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Veteran Lions and Springbok wing Ashwin Willemse has unexpectedly announced his retirement from rugby in mid-season. [...]
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Willemse announces immediate retirement
Lowly Lions upset Brumbies
The Lions bounced back from a week of off-field drama to secure a shock 25-17 win over the Brumbies in their Super 14 encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday – their first win over the Australian franchise since 2003. [...]
Lions Grab Five Point Win
The Lions have 5 Super Super 14 Points! That’s 40% of the log points they scored in the 2008 Competition and while the victory over the Cheetahs was deserved the big question is – Are their next opponents the Sharks quaking in their boots yet?… [...]
Pretorius back for Super 14 opener
The Auto & General Super 14 Lions have named their side for the opening Vodacom Super 14 match to be played at Coca-Cola Park on Friday 13 February against the visiting Vodacom Cheetahs, kick-off scheduled for 7.10pm. [...]
Pretorius eased into action
Springbok flyhalf André Pretorius won’t be rushed back into action for the Lions following his recovery from a long-term injury. [...]
Good weather Lions to lift the tempo
Lions coach Eugene Eloff is hoping the notoriously unpredictable Johannesburg weather, which has been particularly foul in the last fortnight, will clear up before Friday’s Super 14 opener against the Cheetahs. [...]
Loffie’s Lions boxing clever
Lions coach Eugene Eloff plans to ‘box clever’ in the next few weeks, as his team continues their build-up to the start of the Super 14 season – when they face the Cheetahs on February 13. [...]
Lions get new hope
Lions coach Eugene Eloff says the new depth in vital positions has given him a lot hope this year. [...]
