Mapoe: Meyer’s style didn’t suit Stade players
Former Springbok centre Lionel Mapoe has opened up about Stade Français’ turbulent times during Heyneke Meyer’s tenure in charge.
Bok switches to French third division
Springbok and former Lions centre Lionel Mapoe has signed a one-year contract with French club Nice, who will play in the newly formed National League this coming season.
Mapoe stars in losing cause
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches involving South African players.
Mapoe at 12 for injury-hit Lions
Lionel Mapoe will start at inside centre for the Lions in their match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.
Lions family welcomes back Bok ‘sons’
Assistant coach Joey Mongalo says Springbok trio Elton Jantjies, Lionel Mapoe and Aphiwe Dyantyi will be utilised in the Golden Lions’ must-win game against the Pumas on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Jantjies, Mapoe extend Lions stay
Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe have both signed one-year contract extensions with the Lions.
Dyantyi takes centre stage for Lions
Coach Swys de Bruin has made six changes to the Lions’ starting XV for Saturday’s crucial match against the Brumbies at Ellis Park.
