Lions playmaker to feature at World Cup
Namibia, beaten in all 22 matches they played at six previous World Cups, named a Lions star among 31 players for the 2023 tournament in France.
Namibia, beaten in all 22 matches they played at six previous World Cups, named a Lions star among 31 players for the 2023 tournament in France.
Lions playmaker Tiaan Swanepoel steps up to the tee as the latest sharpshooter in a World Rugby series to discover who can successfully land the longest kick.
Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against Cardiff Rugby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Sunday.
Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel has been ruled out for approximately eight to 10 weeks after suffering a leg fracture in their Rainbow Cup opener against the Bulls.
Tiaan Swanepoel produced a flawless kicking display to guide the Lions to a 32-28 victory over the Pumas in their preparation match at Ellis Park on Friday.
Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel has described his on-field partnership with skipper Elton Jantjies, and the benefit of sharing the goal-kicking duties. DYLAN JACK reports.
Check out the highlights as fullback Tiaan Swanepoel contributed 22 points to guide the Lions to a 33-25 win against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Ivan van Rooyen has credited fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s excellent goal-kicking performance as the catalyst for the Lions’ 22-19 comeback win over Western Province on Saturday.