Lions unleash Van der Merwe and Alberts, Swanepoel return

Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against Cardiff Rugby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Sunday.

Zeilinga answers SOS as Lions injury list grows

Fred Zeilinga has joined the Lions touring squad as cover for the injured Jordan Hendrikse and Eddie Fouche, who have both returned to South Africa.

Zeilinga targets Ellis Park as next home

Former Cheetahs and Sharks star Fred Zeilinga is conducting a trial at the Lions following his return to South Africa after a stint in Japan.

Zeilinga at 15 for Cheetahs

Fred Zeilinga will start at fullback when the Cheetahs face Connacht on Saturday.