Brits: SA’s prospective move north would make sense
Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits says from a commercial perspective it would ‘just work’ for South African rugby teams to head north and play in competitions with a similar time zone.
Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits says from a commercial perspective it would ‘just work’ for South African rugby teams to head north and play in competitions with a similar time zone.
The Lions have announced that former Leicester Tigers and Stormers centre EW Viljoen will be joining the Johannesburg-based franchise.
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White has thanked outgoing centre Burger Odendaal for his contributions and wished him well on his move to the Lions.
The Lions have confirmed the signing of Vodacom Bulls captain and centre Burger Odendaal.
A Lions player is one of four people affiliated to the union who have returned positive tests for the coronavirus.
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.
The Lions have confirmed tighthead prop Ruan Dreyer will be rejoining the franchise after finishing his stint with Gloucester.
Lions loose-forward duo Marnus Schoeman and Len Massyn have extended their stays in Johannesburg, the union announced on Wednesday.
Lions front-row duo Sti Sithole and Jan-Henning Campher have both put pen to paper on contract extensions with the Johannesburg side.
Out-of-contract Cheetahs wing Sibahle Rabz Maxwane is poised to join the Lions on a two-year deal.