Hurricanes expect Lions backlash
Ruan Combrinck takes on the Hurricanes' defence

Hurricanes expect Lions backlash

Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree believes the Lions’ great escape against the Sharks will motivate them to up their game in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park. (more…)

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Lions must outsmart Hurricanes
Elton Jantjies pops a pass against the Hurricanes

Lions must outsmart Hurricanes

The Lions need to back substance over style in Saturday’s semi-final against the Hurricanes at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions must learn quarter-final lessons
The Sharks complete a tackle on Malcolm Marx

Lions must learn quarter-final lessons

The Lions can still go on to win this season’s Super Rugby title, but they need to heed the lessons learned from their last two major playoff games, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Jantjies needs to kick on
Elton Jantjies prepares to kick for goal last Saturday

Jantjies needs to kick on

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies still has plenty to prove in terms of his goal-kicking and game management in the big matches, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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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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