Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 14)
CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 teams after 14 rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
De Bruin: One of Lions’ best displays
Swys de Bruin says the Lions’ stunning 38-29 victory over the Highlanders at Ellis Park is a timely confidence booster ahead of their upcoming derby matches.
Gutsy Lions outlast Highlanders
No 8 Kwagga Smith bagged a brace to guide the Lions to a nervy 38-29 win over the Highlanders at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Brink on the prowl for Bok berth
An injury to Warren Whiteley will put the performance of Springbok hopeful Cyle Brink against the Highlanders in the spotlight, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Crusaders to win by more than 13
The MONEY MAN, in his IOL betting column, is backing the Crusaders to claim a comfortable win over the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
What happened to Jearus Nicholas
In a feature that appeared in SA Rugby magazine, we caught up with former Griquas and Cats player Jearus Nicholas.
Lions lose Whiteley, tweak back row
Coach Swys de Bruin has been forced to reshuffle the Lions’ back row after Warren Whiteley was ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.
White: Abolish team announcements
Jake White says it’s time to consider scrapping the rule that forces teams to announce their match-day squads at least 48 hours before kick-off.
Lions to wait on Whiteley
Lions skipper Warren Whiteley sat out training on Monday and Tuesday due to a bruised knee, with a call on his availability to be made later in the week.
De Bruin: I felt like I was drowning
Swys de Bruin has explained that the scheduling of the Lions’ match against the Chiefs on Good Friday was one of the reasons he left the team’s tour of Australasia early.
