Lombard to roar on Lions tour
Fit-again Gianni Lombard has been named in the Lions’ 28-man travelling squad for the three-match Vodacom URC tour after Kade Wolhuter was ruled out through injury.
Hendrikse at fullback for Lions
Jordan Hendrikse will earn his 50th cap for the Lions at fullback in the crunch @Vodacom #URC match against Munster in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Lombard in, Hendrikse out for Lions
Coach Ivan van Rooyen has recalled his Lions stalwarts for the Challenge Cup clash against Ospreys at Ellis Park on Sunday.
Throwback Thursday: Junior Boks put 11 past Pumas
On this day in 2017, Johan Grobbelaar and Gianni Lombard each grabbed braces as the Junior Springboks scored 11 tries against Argentina in the U20 World Championship.
Lombard at 10 as Lions shake things up
Gianni Lombard will start at flyhalf as the Lions have made seven changes to their starting lineup for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Flyhalf a ‘world-class’ headache for Lions
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has welcomed the tough decision of choosing between talented young playmakers Jordan Hendrikse and Gianni Lombard.
New-look halfbacks for Lions’ tour opener
The Lions have deployed the new-look halfback pairing of Sanele Nohamba and Gianni Lombard for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Ospreys on Saturday night.
SA backline general rejoins the pride
Another talented Japan-based SA playmaker will return home and link up with the Lions next season.
Jantjies, Lombard confirm Japan moves
Elton Jantjies will return to Japan after signing a deal to play for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Lombard out for nine months
Lions utility back Gianni Lombard is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Chiefs a fortnight ago.
