Lions centre Doppies la Grange – the other Porties boy in the news today – has apparently decided to turn his back on the Joburg strugglers to play for Treviso in the Italian league. [...]
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Doppies signs Italian deal
Springbok planning starts
As the June International tests against England come closer, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has announced that he will have three planning camps with players from various Super Rugby franchises, in an attempt the prepare for the three test series. [...]
Hollenbach returns for Lions
The Lions have named their side to face the Crusaders at Coca-Cola Park tomorrow, with Alwyn Hollenbach cleared to play inside center in place of the injured Doppies la Grange. [...]
Lions team to be announced late
Take note, Fantasy Leaguers… due to their crippling injury list, the Lions have suggested that their team to face the Crusaders on Saturday will only be named on Friday, a day before the match. This will, in all likelihood, happen after the round 6 close on JustRugby.net, so you may need to take a bit of a punt if you have any Lions players in your squad. I’m sure somebody does… [...]
Doppies out for 3 months
The Lions have received a further blow with the news that vice captain Doppies la Grange has had to undergo elbow surgery that will rule him out for up to 3 months. [...]
Lions make changes aplenty
The Lions team to face the Stormers at Coca Cola Park this Saturday has been announced, with the team struggling with injuries after their bye weekend. Andries Coetzee, that played against the Sharks two weeks ago following Jantjies’ injury, will start on the wing. [...]
Mitchell rings the changes
The Lions team to take on the Sharks this weekend has been announced with coach John Mitchell opting to make a few changes to the side that narrowly lost to the Hurricanes at the weekend. [...]
Lions select strong team for catfight – updated
The Lions team to take on the Cheetahs in their derby match this weekend has been announced, with a team that closely emulates the team that lifted the Currie Cup not more than 4 months ago. [...]
Super Rugby preview – Lions
Our third local preview takes us to the current Currie Cup champions, the Lions. After finishing last in the 2011 campaign, after a much improved performance compared to the 2010 season where they lost every single match, coach John Mitchell will hope for another improvement and possibly a spot close to the top 10. [...]
Strauss confirmed as Lions Super-captain
Lions Super Rugby coach John Mitchell has confirmed that loose forward Joshua Strauss will captain his side during the upcoming Southern Hemisphere tournament. [...]
Little change to Lions team
The Lions have made an injury enforced change to their loose trio, in the only change to their team to face Western Province at home this weekend.
Cobus Grobbelaar is out with a rib injury, with Warren Whiteley coming into the starting team, which resulted in a reshuffled loose trio, with Josh Strauss playing from the side of the scrum. [...]
Lions team to take on Leopards
13 Sep 11 13:20 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Other SA Teams | 25 Comments
The Lions team to take on the Leopards on Friday has been announced, with a few changes from the team that took care of Griquas last weekend. [...]
Where will Frans go?
7 Sep 11 14:37 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, WP | 112 Comments
So our dear friend Frans Steyn is hinting that he does not like the French lifestyle, and would like to make a move back to sunny South Africa. The question on most people’s lips is where he will end up. Let’s take a closer look at what is out there already. [...]
Fantasy Update – Round 8
7 Sep 11 09:02 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, WP | 18 Comments
Round 8 of the Currie Cup has come to an end and it’s time to have a look at how the various team managers are faring in the Fantasy League over on www.justrugby.net. [...]
Strauss, la Grange return for Lions
Lions coach John Mitchell has named his side to face Griquas in a round 9 Currie Cup encounter at Coca Cola Park. While two previous captains have returned to the starting lineup this week, it is the most recent, Josh Strauss, who will lead the side out. [...]
