LIONS
Van Rooyen admits Lions fell well short after Loftus demolition
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen conceded his side was well short of the required standard after the Bulls ran in nine tries in a dominant 57-15 United Rugby Championship performance.
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Ivan van Rooyen warns Lions of different Bulls challenge at Loftus
Ivan van Rooyen expects the Bulls to pose a markedly different threat from the side the Lions beat at Loftus Versfeld last season, with the Pretoria outfit showing greater attacking intent under Johan Ackermann.
Lions boss looking ahead to 'massive' trans-Jukskei derby against Bulls
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusions as to the challenge his charges face when they travel to Pretoria to face the Bulls on Saturday.
URC: Lions score six tries to dominate Ospreys at Ellis Park
The Lions turned on the style in the second half to runaway with a 35-19 bonus-point victory against the Ospreys in their United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lions' metronome Chris Smith signs on the dotted line until 2029
Lions flyhalf Chris Smith has signed a three-year contract extension with the Johannesburg franchise.
Lions wary of Ospreys’ scrum threat
10Bet Lions are preparing for a physical battle against Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship this weekend, with defence coach Jaque Fourie highlighting the scrum as one of the visitors' strengths.
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