Biggest hit: Can the ‘Bone Collector’ dethrone Schalk?
Schalk Burger is the five-time defending Hit King for his tackle on Fourie du Preez, but can he keep his place against one of rugby’s most notorious hitmen, Willem Alberts?
Alberts at lock for Lions
Springbok Willem Alberts is set to start in the second row for the Lions in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls on Saturday.
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.
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.
Bok heavyweight returns for Lions
The Lions have been boosted by the return of an experienced Springbok for their clash with the Stormers in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Lions ‘Bone Collector’ set to collide with Stormers
The Lions have reported mixed injury news with the loss of an experienced lock coupled with the return of a Springbok.
Alberts back for Lions
The inclusion of Willem Alberts is one of five changes to the Lions lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Pumas at Ellis Park.
Alberts in quarantine, out of Lions match
Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.
Lions coach: Alberts has lots to offer at 4
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says Willem Alberts is looking lean and mean as the powerful ex-Springbok gets set to come up against his former team, the Sharks, on Friday.
Alberts gets first Lions start
Veteran loose forward Willem Alberts will make his first start of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season when the Lions face the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.
