
Lions, Sharks stars making Euro moves
Lions centre Marius Louw is reportedly set to join Sale Sharks in July, while scrumhalves Cameron Wright and Nico Steyn are rumored to be in discussions with overseas clubs.
Lions centre Marius Louw is reportedly set to join Sale Sharks in July, while scrumhalves Cameron Wright and Nico Steyn are rumored to be in discussions with overseas clubs.
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.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen breathed a sigh of relief after the Lions’ bonus-point win over Cardiff on Saturday, while skipper Marius Louw hailed their spontaneity and grit.
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
Coach Ivan van Rooyen praised the calibre of Sanele Nohamba and Morne van den Berg as the duo helped the Lions beat the Sharks at a wet Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lions skipper Marius Louw was disappointed with Sunday’s loss to Ospreys, but coach Ivan van Rooyen downplayed its potential impact on the clash with the Vodacom Bulls this week.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Marius Louw pinpointed an adjustment in two key areas for the Lions’ heroic comeback win against the Sharks at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC
Ivan van Rooyen and Marius Louw praised the mental state and growth of the Lions after they took a big step towards the Challenge Cup playoffs with a huge win on Saturday.
Marius Louw and Rohan Janse van Rensburg will be spurred on by the desire to get one over their former team when the Emirates Lions face the Cell C Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Flyhalf Curwin Bosch is confident of nullifying the threat of former teammates like Marius Louw when the Sharks and Lions cross swords in Johannesburg on Saturday.