Lions fightback floors Sharks
The Lions hit back against the Sharks to complete their second bonus-point comeback win in as many weeks in a Currie Cup match at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions hit back against the Sharks to complete their second bonus-point comeback win in as many weeks in a Currie Cup match at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Griffons recorded their first #CurrieCup premier division win in over 23 years on Friday, while the defending champion Pumas smashed the Cheetahs to remain unbeaten.
Head coach Edgar Marutlulle and captain Lizo Gqoboka rued the “elementary of mistakes” by the Vodacom Bulls in a historic Currie Cup defeat to the Griffons on Friday.
The unbeaten Pumas clawed the Cheetahs to continue a perfect start to their Currie Cup title defence in a top-of-the-table clash in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
Cup-tied lock Ruben van Heerden is one of three players set to make his DHL Western Province debut against Griquas in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Griffons held out to claim a dramatic home victory over the Vodacom Bulls in Welkom on Friday afternoon for a first win in the Currie Cup Premier Division since 1999.
Head coach Joey Mongalo has made minimal changes to the Sharks lineup to duel the Lions in the Currie Cup in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has named a relatively unchanged Lions 23 to face the Sharks at Ellis Park in the Currie Cup on Saturday.
The SARugbymag.co.za team backs the Stormers to deliver at DHL Stadium, while the Sharks will feast at Kings Park when Champions Cup action resumes this weekend.
Follow the live action as the Cheetahs host the Pumas in a top-of-the-table #CurrieCup clash in Bloemfontein. #CHEvPUM