Lethal Lions feel a ‘momentum swing’
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Marius Louw praised the execution and freedom of the team on attack in a nine-try mauling of Zebre Parma on Saturday.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Marius Louw praised the execution and freedom of the team on attack in a nine-try mauling of Zebre Parma on Saturday.
Henco van Wyk and Edwill van der Merwe each scored a brace of tries as the Lions thrashed Zebre Parma in the Vodacom URC in Johannesburg on Saturday.
John Dobson said the DHL Stormers’ defeat at Cardiff on Friday was “by far our worst performance on tour”, as they return home winless after four matches in Europe.
Veteran fullback Willie le Roux can’t wait to run out and express himself on debut for the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Retired Springbok and DHL Stormers centre Juan de Jongh will continue his rugby journey as a coach at Western Province.
A last-minute try from replacement Rhys Litterick earned Cardiff a thrilling Vodacom URC victory over the DHL Stormers at Arms Park on Friday.
Veteran fullback Willie le Roux took part in training this week and is in contention to make his Vodacom Bulls debut against Connacht at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Marcell Coetzee has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the @Vodacom Bulls and Edinburgh.
John Dobson said the DHL Stormers players set to face Cardiff on Friday have an ideal opportunity to make a statement before the return of their world champion Springboks.
The DHL Stormers will take on Northampton Saints in an exhibition match at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in March.