It’s going from bad to worse for the poor bloody Xerox Lions. As if it wasn’t bad enough losing Andre Pretorius to the Western Force for next year’s Super 14, the injury-prone pivot will not feature at all in this year’s Currie Cup, due to a thigh injury that required surgery. Pretorius will not play for the Lions again. [...]
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No more Petoors for Lions
Boshoff “relieved” of his duties at Lions
Lions coach Leon Boshoff was found not guilty on Wednesday on charges of alleged racial remarks against players in the team in the aftermath of the 56-18 drubbing against the Stormers ten days ago on the grounds that the allegations could not be substantiated. [...]
No Heinke = no chance for the Lions
Loffie Eloff’s mean have been dealt a cruel blow ahead of their must-win third-round clash against the Bulls in Johannesburg. Powerful loosehead Heinke van der Merwe has copped a one-match ban for a “technical spear” on Frans Steyn in the closing stages of Saturday’s 10-25 loss to the Sharks. [...]
Tough prospect awaits Lions in Durban
With the perfect start behind them, the Auto & General Super 14 Lions now face another unbeaten South African side – also victorious in a local derby match last week – The Sharks in Durban in Round Two of the Vodacom Super 14 at The Absa Stadium Durban on Saturday (7.10pm kick-off). [...]
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. [...]
Lions get new hope
Lions coach Eugene Eloff says the new depth in vital positions has given him a lot hope this year. [...]
