Mighty Munster’s attitude bigger than altitude
Munster’s monumental win against the @Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria sets them up for a Highveld double this weekend. #URC
Munster’s monumental win against the @Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria sets them up for a Highveld double this weekend. #URC
Jordan Hendrikse will earn his 50th cap for the Lions at fullback in the crunch @Vodacom #URC match against Munster in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the front-row powerhouses at the Lions have been inspired by the Springboks in the buildup to a blockbuster clash against Munster.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen hailed the character of the Lions in Saturday’s mauling of Leinster, while skipper Marius Louw savoured the rewards of a plan to create tries from turnovers. @Vodacom #URC
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
The Lions boosted their playoff hopes with an emphatic victory over Leinster in round 14 of the @Vodacom #URC, while the Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers suffered disappointing defeats.
Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace of tries as the Lions’ playoff hopes received a boost with a resounding win against Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
Jacques Nienaber expects the DHL Stormers and Lions to be well prepared to tackle a formidable Leinster side under his stewardship in the Republic.
New Zealand centre Charlie Ngatai will start his first game since December as Leinster have made 13 changes to their lineup to face the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Captain Marius Louw and playmaker Sanele Nohamba are among the senior players returning to action for the Lions against eight-time champions Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC