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Sharks rest Siya, Bongi for Lions clash

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and hooker Bongi Mbonambi were notable omissions from the Sharks team named to resume Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa A scores a try during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between South Africa A and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 14 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Kolbe to Am magic among 32 unforgettable tries

Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am’s combination features as one of 32 unforgettable tries scored in 2021.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Smal: Full stadiums needed to keep top players in SA

Vodacom Bulls coach Gert Smal hailed the impact of the team’s senior players in the Currie Cup while calling for the return of crowds to give the provinces the income to retain these players.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19:Captain of the Vodacom Bulls Marcell Coetzee charges with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok-powered Bulls pummel Province

A Bulls team featuring a quartet of Springboks proved too strong for a young Western Province in a one-sided Currie Cup clash in Cape Town.

RECAP: WP vs Bulls

Follow the live action as the Lions host the Pumas in a Currie Cup clash at Ellis Park.

Sharks scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba celebrates

Noa sees red as Sharks hang on against Griquas

An inexperienced Sharks side showed good composure to withstand a late Griquas fightback and come away victors after going down to 14 men.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Phumzile Maqondwana of the Pumas with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and New Nation Pumas at Emirates Airline Park on January 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pumas lash young Lions in Joburg catfight

The Pumas outplayed an inexperienced Lions team at Ellis Park to open their account with a bonus-point win in the 2022 Currie Cup, while handing the hosts a second successive loss.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Samoan centre Brian Lima tackle South African halfback Derick Hougaard during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between South Africa and Samoa at Lang Park in Brisbane, 01 November. . AFP PHOTO/ Christophe SIMON

Biggest hit: Schalk or Lima?

While Brian Lima earned a reputation for rocking runners with shuddering tackles, can he dethrone Schalk Burger from the king seat for delivering the biggest hit?

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 17: Aphelele Fassi of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Fassi looking forward to return to action

Aphelele Fassi says he is keen to get on the playing field as he prepares for his first start in six months when the Sharks face the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match on Saturday.

Bok quartet headline all-new Bulls lineup

Four Springboks have been included in the completely changed Vodacom Bulls Currie Cup team for Wednesday’s clash against Western Province in Cape Town.