Kiwis on track for title
The stats of the Crusaders and Highlanders make for ominous reading ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The stats of the Crusaders and Highlanders make for ominous reading ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Warren Whiteley has been named in a Lions group of 25 players to be considered for Saturday's quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park.
Oli Kebble, Frans Malherbe, Dan du Plessis and Nizaam Carr are all available for the Stormers’ quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands this Saturday.
Stormers flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis is likely to miss Saturday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands due to an ankle injury.
Crusaders scrumhalf Andy Ellis and wing Nemani Nadolo have been ruled out of Saturday's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Lions at Ellis Park.
The Lions' B team suffered a 34-22 defeat in Buenos Aires.
The visitors claimed a 43-17 bonus-point win in Bloemfontein.
The hosts scored eight tries in their 52-24 win at Newlands.
The Lions will have plenty to prove when they host the Crusaders in a quarter-final at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Jaguares beat the Lions 34-22 in Buenos Aires on Saturday to deny the Johannesburg-based franchise a top-of-the-log finish. JON CARDINELLI reports.