Rabz: Lions move will hopefully open new doors
Wing Rabz Maxwane has opened about why he moved to the Lions, what he hopes to achieve, and working towards his Bok dream.
Franchise coaches excited after return to contact go-ahead
The coaches from South Africa’s seven franchises expressed their delight and excitement at getting the green light to return to contact training.
In Pictures: Lions prepare for contact training
Following mandatory Covid-19 health tests, the Lions, along with the rest of the South African franchises, will return to full-contact training this week.
Swys: Jantjies boasts champion qualities
Former Lions coach Swys de Bruin has highlighted the attributes that make flyhalf Elton Jantjies such a special player and leader, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA franchises on verge of trading Super Rugby for PRO14
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has allegedly officially informed local franchise bosses that South African teams will break away from Super Rugby to compete in an expanded PRO16 competition.
On the lighter side: Bok duo set for boxing showdown
The Lions have confirmed that flyhalf Elton Jantjies and Vodacom Bulls wing Cornal Hendricks will square off in a ‘battle of the backs’ boxing showdown on 2 September.
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.
Watch: Jantjies’ Lions loyalty from way back
Check out this clip of Lions captain Elton Jantjies showing his loyalty to the Johannesburg franchise at an off-season braai with the Stormers back in 2012.
Jantjies: I can’t just pack my bags and leave
Elton Jantjies has explained his reasoning behind remaining committed to the Lions and his approach to captaincy, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Malcolm Marx – KES rugby prodigy
Everyone knew that eventual World Cup-winning Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx would go on to achieve big things in rugby after seeing his fantastic performances at King Edward VII School.
