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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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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Cheetahs call on Blitzboks for opener
Rosco Speckman

Cheetahs call on Blitzboks for opener

Rosco Speckman, Chris Dry and Cecil Afrika have been named in the Free State Cheetahs’ match 23 for their Currie Cup opener against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday. (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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Superbru: Sharks to win by 6-10
Cobus Reinach on the run against the Bulls

Superbru: Sharks to win by 6-10

Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test match and Super Rugby games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions, with the Sharks to beat the Bulls in Durban. (more…)

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