Lions’ Bomb Squad target URC champs
Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the front-row powerhouses at the Lions have been inspired by the Springboks in the buildup to a blockbuster clash against Munster.
Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the front-row powerhouses at the Lions have been inspired by the Springboks in the buildup to a blockbuster clash against Munster.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen hailed the character of the Lions in Saturday’s mauling of Leinster, while skipper Marius Louw savoured the rewards of a plan to create tries from turnovers. @Vodacom #URC
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
The Lions boosted their playoff hopes with an emphatic victory over Leinster in round 14 of the @Vodacom #URC, while the Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers suffered disappointing defeats.
Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace of tries as the Lions’ playoff hopes received a boost with a resounding win against Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
Jacques Nienaber expects the DHL Stormers and Lions to be well prepared to tackle a formidable Leinster side under his stewardship in the Republic.
New Zealand centre Charlie Ngatai will start his first game since December as Leinster have made 13 changes to their lineup to face the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Captain Marius Louw and playmaker Sanele Nohamba are among the senior players returning to action for the Lions against eight-time champions Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Follow the live action as the Lions host log leaders Leinster in a @Vodacom #URC clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvLEI
Jaque Fourie has called on the Lions to stand and deliver against the traditional @Vodacom #URC powerhouses to qualify for the playoffs for the first time.