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JC’s ‘leap of faith’ pays off for Lions pack

Since making the brave decision to leave the Blitzboks, JC Pretorius has established himself as a vital part of the Lions pack, with his dynamism key to an unbeaten start to the Vodacom URC campaign.

Lions recall fit-again Wolhuter

Kade Wolhuter will start at flyhalf as the Lions have recalled a handful of URC stars for their Currie Cup clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Gelant nominated for URC Try of the Season

DHL Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant is among the 10 nominees for the 2023-24 Vodacom URC Try of the Season award.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions scores a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cardiff Rugby at Emirates Airline Park on May 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Poaching Pretorius keeps Lions in the hunt

Sub-100kg loose forward JC Pretorius punches well above his weight in the Vodacom URC, right on brand for the overachieving Lions.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Stedman Gans of the Bulls with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on March 23, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Currie Cup returns: Five players to watch!

With the Vodacom United Rugby Championship taking a two-week break, the Currie Cup provides a stage for budding stars to hog the spotlight. Here are five players to watch!

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 03: JC Pretorius of South Africa runs with the ball during the match between South Africa and Ireland on Day One of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

JC ready to roar for Lions

JC Pretorius is set to make his long-awaited Lions debut in the Challenge Cup match against Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday.

Blitzbok star ready to roar for Lions

The Lions won’t risk star centre Henco van Wyk, but are poised to unleash Blitzbok sensation JC Pretorius against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park on Friday.

Blitzboks duo shrug off butterflies in Hong Kong ‘debut’

JC Pretorius and Ronald Brown are both confident ahead of their first appearances for the Blitzboks at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Neil Powell of South Africa hugs Angelo Davids after his team won the gold medal during the Rugby Sevens final match between South Africa and Fiji on day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Coventry Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Coventry, England.

Davids: Powell much more than a coach

Angelo Davids paid an emotional tribute to outgoing Blitzboks coach Neil Powell at the Sevens World Cup on Sunday.

Blitzboks: We have a job to do

A 14-hour flight to Vancouver allowed the Blitzboks to review their three consecutive losses in Singapore and, according to JC Pretorius and Zain Davids, remind the players what they’re playing for.