Six more Lions sign extensions
A further six Lions players have extended their stays in Johannesburg, the union announced on Wednesday.
A further six Lions players have extended their stays in Johannesburg, the union announced on Wednesday.
Marnus Schoeman will start his first Currie Cup game for the Pumas in over a year when they face Griquas in Mpumalanga this Friday.
Godfrey Ramaboea and Khwezi Mkhafu will make their first Currie Cup starts for Griquas against the Pumas in Mpumalanga on Friday.
Dillyn Leyds will start at flyhalf and will captain Western Province in their final Currie Cup pre-season game against Montpellier on Thursday.
The 2018 Currie Cup was launched at the SuperSport studio in Randburg.
Six Springbok squad members have signed contract extensions with the Lions.
Prop Charles Marais and lock Walt Steenkamp have been ruled out of the Cheetahs’ first two Currie Cup games of the season due to injury.
Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will captain the side during the 2018 Currie Cup season.
Paarl Boys’ High are reportedly leading the race to appoint Brent Janse van Rensburg as head coach.
Former England and Harlequins No 8 Nick Easter is set to join the Sharks coaching setup for the duration of their Currie Cup campaign.