Lions hungry for more derby wins
Ivan van Rooyen is hopeful the victory over the Stormers boosts confidence levels as the Lions refocus for three successive SA derbies.
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Ivan van Rooyen is hopeful the victory over the Stormers boosts confidence levels as the Lions refocus for three successive SA derbies.
Gianni Lombard kicked 15 points as the Lions beat the Stormers on Saturday for the first time at Ellis Park in five years in round 11 of the Vodacom URC.
Follow the live action as the Lions face the Stormers at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvSTO
Flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela says he is expecting “a very fast game” when he makes his debut for the Lions against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Two crunch derbies are on the menu this week and the boys have got the Bulls to feast.
The Lions have secured the services of another front-rower for the foreseeable future.
Attack coach Dawie Snyman says it is crucial the Stormers are clinical on both sides of the ball against the Lions on Saturday, as prop Frans Malherbe challenges the pack to lift their game. @Vodacom #URC
Henco van Wyk is set to star in the Lions midfield for at least another two years after signing a contract extension.
The SA Shield log heats up this week with a pair of high-altitude Vodacom URC derbies as the Stormers travel to face the Lions, and the Bulls host the Sharks.
The Lions have fortified their set-piece for the foreseeable future by signing tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye to a two-year extension.