Bok flank back for Lions against Scarlets
The Lions have welcomed back stalwart flank Jaco Kriel for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Scarlets in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon.
Odendaal steps in for crocked Kriel
Burger Odendaal will take over the captaincy reigns in the injury-enforced absence of Jaco Kriel for the Lions when they take on Munster in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park on Saturday.
‘Relieved’ Kriel keeps it real after Cardiff win
Jaco Kriel can breathe a sigh of relief after the Lions’ win against the Cardiff Blues last Saturday, but the skipper knows far more “hard work” lies ahead for his side.
Kriel: Don’t blame Lions coaches for results
Flank Jaco Kriel believes the Lions’ high error-rate in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship means the players have to accept responsibility for their results.
Kriel out as Lions rotate forwards
Jaco Kriel has been replaced by Sibusiso Sangweni in one of three changes to the Lions starting lineup for Friday’s match against Ulster in Belfast.
Kriel back in time for Lions’ URC campaign opener
Jaco Kriel will start at openside flank for the Lions against Zebre in their first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Parma on Friday night.
Which player will make the biggest impact at their new team?
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, CRAIG LEWIS and DYLAN JACK debate which South African player will make the biggest impact at their new team.
Kriel Q&A: I was jealous of NZ & Aus competitions
Springbok and Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel talks about life during lockdown, South Africa’s new prospective provincial tournament, and how he felt watching Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.
Four Saffas in Super Rugby best home team
Four South Africans have been included in a Vodacom Super Rugby Team of the Decade based on home performances.
‘It takes a lot to say you are a champion’
Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel doesn’t believe a champion can be declared should Vodacom Super Rugby not be completed.
