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.
Ruben van Heerden says the focus this week is attitude and intensity as the hardworking DHL Stormers lock embraces the challenge of a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge has rejected “childish” calls to fire Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.
Leo Cullen said there is no “secret recipe” to competing in multiple competitions simultaneously, as the likes of the Vodacom Bulls grapple with the demands of the EPCR.
The world champion Springboks will face England and Wales over back-to-back weekends as part of a three-Test end-of-year trip to Europe in November.
Already sidelined for Munster’s 2023-24 campaign, Springbok Jean Kleyn’s knee injury is reportedly more severe than first thought and requires specialist treatment.
Griquas and the Pumas maintained their unbeaten record in the SA Cup when both scored away victories in the fifth round of the inaugural competition.
The Lions were the only SA team to win in round 14, and the DHL Stormers and Bulls will be determined to bounce back this week as the race to a home playoff heats up.
One of South African rugby’s legendary hardmen, Duane Vermeulen was a powerhouse from the back of the scrum and respected leader for the DHL Stormers.
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