Sharks XV fullback Gouws Prinsloo will want to make a strong claim for the Griquas number 15 jersey ahead of the Currie cup season, as he’s named to start in that position for his new side, against the Lions this weekend. […]
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First Griquas start for Gouws
Lions put 50 past Bulls
The Lions beat a young Bulls team 50 – 12 in their continued preparation for the Promotion match against the Kings later in the month. […]
Strong Lions named for Vodacom Cup knock-out
The Lions, having abandoned their much-vaunted “Challenge Series” against the best that the European and American Blind School could produce, have thrown all their weight behind winning the Vodacom Cup this season and head coach Johan Ackermann will thus be in charge of a strong side as they seek a victory in Friday’s quarter-final, against the Sharks XV at Kings Park. […]
Lions change again
The Lions have made six changes – including a new halfback pair – for their friendly against the Bulls in Soweto this weekend. […]
Lions name 24 man squad
Lions interim coach Johan Ackermann has named a bracket-filled side to take on the Sharks in Johannesburg this weekend, as he waits on players who have some injury concerns. […]
Ackermann rings changes after Griquas loss
The Lions team to face the Blue Bulls this Saturday has been announced, with earlier fears of Josh Strauss missing the match confirmed. […]
Strauss to miss Loftus trip
Fromer Lions captain Joshua Strauss appears unlikely to play for his team against the Blue Bulls this weekend, following a concussion scare. […]
Lions change five, Strauss shifts to second row
The Lions team to face Griquas this weekend has been announced, with a few interesting changes seen, especially that of Josh Strauss being shifted to the second row, replacing an injured Hendrik Roodt. […]
Mitchell brings Butch back
Butch James returns to the Lions side at inside centre for their match against the Sharks, with Jaco Taute ruled out for several months after shoulder surgery. James has himself just returned from a 4-week ban for dangerous play. […]
Hattingh starts for Lions
John Mitchell has named his Lions team to face the Chiefs in the first matc of their overseas tour this weekend. […]
Lions find yet another young lock
Grant Hattingh, late of Maties and the Varsity Cup, could become the latest in a long line of young locks to play Super Rugby for the Lions this season, as their second-row injury crisis continues to bite. […]
Good and bad news for Lions
The Lions received a bit of good news amongst all the bad news, with Josh Strauss’s injury not serious enough to rule him out of this weekend’s clash against the Bulls, with the captain’s back injury clearing in time for the game. […]
van Heerden to miss Canes clash
The Lions will be without lock Wikus van Heerden for their clash against the Hurricanes on Friday, after the Bok lock suffered a concussion following a spear tackle by Andries Strauss. He will be hoping to make a return to the field of play in time to face the Sharks in Durban the following weekend. […]
Lions send strong side to George
Despite initially threatening to send a weakened side to play the Kings in a friendly this afternoon, Lions coach Jon Mitchell has instead decided to pick an outfit strongly resembling his strongest available. […]
Griquas freshen up for Pumas
Griquas have opted to make a few rotational changes to their side to face the Pumas in the Currie Cup this weekend, with two stalwart forwards, Justin Downey and Hendrik Roodt, given a breather this week after carrying a heavy workload all season. […]