Bismarck must learn from Frans
The selflessness of Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn at the Cheetahs should be a lesson for former teammates Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Watch: Cape Town gives Jannie du Plessis warm welcome
Jannie du Plessis was applauded by the 2000 supporters at Cape Town stadium when he made his way onto the field as a replacement for the Lions against the Stormers.
Lions unleash Van der Merwe, Jannie returns
Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
Jannie rejoins the Lions despite tragic loss
Legendary Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis returned to training with his Lions teammates on Monday despite the untimely and tragic loss of his infant son less than a week ago.
Tributes pour in for Du Plessis family after tragedy
Heartfelt messages of support and condolences have poured in from the rugby world to Jannie du Plessis and his family after the passing of his infant son on Tuesday.
Rewind: On this day in 2009
Remembering Brumbies forward Shawn McKay, who on this day in 2009, passed away in a Durban hospital after he was hit by an armed-response vehicle.
Normal will never be quite like we knew it – Jannie
Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis, who is a qualified medical doctor, believes nothing will be the same again after the global coronavirus health crisis.
Lions name strong squad for Jaguares clash
Backs Wandisile Simelane and Andries Coetzee have been left out of the Lions 25-man touring squad to Argentina ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby opener against the Jaguares on Sunday.
Teaser video: Super Rugby preview issue
In the latest SA Rugby magazine we preview each Vodacom Super Rugby side ahead of the 2020 season. Don’t miss out on this new issue, on sale now! New issue: Super Rugby preview edition
‘Lions have made me feel at home’
Jannie du Plessis says being able to play in South Africa again played a big role in his decision to join the Lions for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.
