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In a somewhat surprising move, given that most pundits assumed he would not be available to them, the Lions have included veteran Bok prop CJ van der Linde in their run-on side to face Western Province in this weekend’s Currie Cup semi final. [...]
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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. [...]
Lions name full strength team for Pumas
31 Aug 11 14:13 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Other SA Teams | 3 Comments
John Mitchell has announced his side to face the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday night with Josh Strauss bracketed in with Warren Whiteley at the back of the scrum as the captain returns from injury. [...]
Lions make one change for Province
A rotational change that sees Pat Cilliers come in at tighthead prop is the only change to the Lions run-on fifteen for this weekend’s game against Western Province. [...]
Murray out for the year
The Loss of centre Waylon Murray to a knee injury, which will keep the former Sharks man out of rugby for the rest of the season, has forced Lions coach John Mitchel to reshuffle his winning team for this weekend’s match against the Cheetahs. [...]
Rhodes returns for Lions – Updated
Former Sharks flanker Mike Rhodes has been included on the Lions bench for their encounter against the Leopards, after seeing his suspension for dangerous play in the Super Rugby match against the Highlanders finally come to an end. Josh Strauss takes over the captain’s armband from the injured Doppies la Grange. [...]
The inside info, straight from the Lion’s den…
9 Jun 11 18:54 by SharonvanWyk | Admin, Lions, Original Content, Other SA Teams, Sharks, Springboks, Super Rugby | 209 Comments
There’s not much that will tempt me into the heart of Jozies at the best of times. But in what felt like an onslaught from the heavens, with freezing temperatures, howling winds and several attempts at what South Africans call snow and I call sleet, I resisted the urge to stay in bed with a rerun of the 2010 Currie Cup final and did my bit for the glorious game of rugby, making my way down the N1 to a fridge otherwise known as Johannesburg Stadium and this afternoon’s Lion’s press conference. [...]
Battle Royale
The Sharks travel to Coca Cola Park this weekend in what is yet another must win match for the coastal team. (What I do not understand about that saying is which team will go into a game and allow themselves to lose it? But anyway) The Lions team, back from a better than expected tour of the Antipodes, are filled to the brim with ex Sharks players, much as the Sharks have their fair share of Lions in there. Should make for some interesting individual battles. [...]
Michael Rhodes banned for 6 weeks
Stuff.co.nz reports Highlanders wing Siale Piutau has been found guilty of punching but escaped being banned because of “exceptional circumstances”. However, Lions flanker Michael Rhodes has been banned for six weeks from the same incident in last Friday night’s Super Rugby match in Dunedin. [...]
Sharksworld chats with Warren Whiteley at Carisbrook
28 May 11 14:57 by Hertford Highlander | Admin, Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Super Rugby | 12 Comments
Tonight, a blood splatted Wikus Van Heerden crashed over the Highlanders line under a pile of bodies to score a last minute try that sealed an historic win for the visiting Lions. The try sealed the Lions first every win in New Zealand. Amid scenes of great jubilation at Carisbrook, Sharksworld was able to grab a few minutes with rising Lions star Warren Whiteley. [...]
Murray likely to miss Lions tour
Former Sharks outside centre Waylon Murray has been dealt a cruel blow, with an ankle injury sustained against the Chiefs set to rule him out of the Lions’ upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. [...]
Lion in hot water
Former Sharks and current Lions flanker Michael Rhodes has been cited for foul play during his team’s 33-19 loss at the hands of the Stormers. [...]
Mitchell wields the Axe
Lions coach John Mitchell has lost patience with his under-performing team and wielded a heavy axe ahead of their encounter with the Stormers on Saturday. [...]
Lions boosted by double Sharks signing
The Lions have signed two of the Sharks’ younger players in Pat Cilliers and Michael Rhodes, to add to their recent purchases, and are building an impressive squad ahead of next year’s Super 15 tournament. [...]
Use the bench, Plum!
Anton Bresler, named on the bench to face the Leopards this evening, will win only his third Sharks cap if he runs onto the field. Despite being part of the squad all season, the young lock forward has enjoyed a total of 19 minutes of on-field action, despite being named in the match 22 on three occasions. [...]
