Stransky: It will be tough for Lions
Beauden Barrett against the Lions in last year's final

Stransky: It will be tough for Lions

Joel Stransky says not playing regular-season matches against New Zealand teams will count against the Lions in their Super Rugby semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. (more…)

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Lions ready for Hurricanes test
The Hurricanes on the charge in last year's final

Lions ready for Hurricanes test

The Lions are expecting to face a confrontational Hurricanes side in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions limp into semi-finals
Franco Mostert clashes with Etienne Oosthuizen at Ellis Park

Lions limp into semi-finals

The Lions needed a late penalty goal to book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals, while the Stormers were knocked out by a more accurate Chiefs side at home, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Pumas upset Lions
Justin van Staden on the run against the Lions

Pumas upset Lions

Justin van Staden scored 18 points as the Pumas clinched a 43-36 bonus-point win against the Golden Lions in Nelspruit on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Sharks to play with high intensity
Thomas du Toit on the charge

Sharks to play with high intensity

Powerful prop Thomas du Toit says the Sharks will look to produce a well-structured, high-intensity performance in Saturday’s quarter-final against the Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions to bank on set piece
Franco Mostert secures possession at the lineout

Lions to bank on set piece

The Lions’ exceptional first-phase stats bode well for the coming clash against the Sharks as well as the possible later match-ups against the Hurricanes and Crusaders, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Lions primed for Super Rugby glory
Jaco Kriel takes on the Sharks defence

Lions primed for Super Rugby glory

The Lions have the defensive tools – and more importantly, the home advantage – to win three playoff matches and ultimately a first Super Rugby crown, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Lions peak while Bulls burn
Ross Cronjé breaches the Sharks defence

Lions peak while Bulls burn

The Lions finished the regular season at the top of the overall standings, while the Bulls ended their campaign at the bottom of the South African pile, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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