THE LIONS

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Ruan Delport, Haashim Pead return as Lions name team for Currie Cup semifinal

Lions head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has named his side for Sunday's Currie Cup semifinal against the table-topping Griquas in Kimberley.

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Lions put on a show but All Blacks maintain unbeaten record in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour

The Lions gave New Zealand an almighty scare with a dominant first-half performance before the All Blacks were able to fight their way back to a 41-35 win at Ellis Park on Tuesday night.

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Two Boks boost Lions for All Blacks battle at Ellis Park

The Lions have been boosted by the return of Springboks Quan Horn and Boan Venter for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry clash against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Tuesday night.

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Griquas and Lions revive Currie Cup campaigns in style with big wins

Defending champions Griquas and the Lions both bounced back from opening-round defeats with emphatic bonus-point victories in the Currie Cup on Saturday, hammering the Bulls and the Pumas respectively.

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Lions out-classed by merciless Leinster in United Rugby Championship quarter-final

Defending United Rugby Championship champions Leinster produced a clinical display to overwhelm the Lions 59-10 in their quarterfinal clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

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Ruan Venter confirms successful knee surgery as Lions star faces lengthy layoff

Lions forward Ruan Venter has confirmed he is recovering well after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury that is expected to sideline him for up to nine months.

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