Lethal Lions roar past Blues
Lionel Mapoe scored a hat-trick of tries as the Lions recorded a 43-5 bonus-point win over the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Lions produced complete performance
An outstanding all-round display enabled the Lions to romp to a 43-5 win over the Blues on Saturday, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
Lions to bounce back
The Lions will have a serious point to prove when they come up against the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Triple boost for Lions
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been cleared to face the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday, while Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys return to the starting XV.
Double boost for Lions
The Lions will be bolstered by the return of front rowers Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys for Saturday's match against the Blues at Ellis Park.
Sharks keep heat on Bulls
The Sharks’ big win against the Hurricanes has heaped the pressure on the Bulls and Lions ahead of their respective round 12 clashes, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Free State floor Lions
The Free State XV beat the Golden Lions XV 29-15 in round five of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also wins for the EP Kings, Sharks XV, Griquas, Griffons, Boland and Pumas.
Jantjies’ knee injury not serious
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies will be fit to face the Blues at Ellis Park on 14 May.
Bulls close in on Stormers
The Bulls simply need to beat the Brumbies in Canberra to take an unexpected lead at the top of the South African group, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Highlights: Lions vs Hurricanes (2016)
The visitors ran in seven tries to claim a convincing 50-17 win at Ellis Park.
