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Another chance for the Lions cubs to bare fangs against Eastern Province JOHANNESBURG - It is all a part of the plan ... As expected, the Lions announced a matchday squad yesterday brimming with the unions youngsters for their second preparation match against Eastern Province. It is arguably their most inexperienced side, the several changes to the team affording an opportunity to the teams young guns to run out in Gqeberha tomorrow (kick-off 4.45pm) to stake a claim for selection later in the ...

Ivan van Rooyen to keep the faith in Lions’ youngsters Share JOHANNESBURG – Ivan van Rooyen wont cash in his chips in an effort to buy players for the upcoming season, the Lions head coach more than confident in his current squad and the exciting players the union is developing within its youth structures. While the other franchises – the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers – have all gone to market with various degrees of aggression to bolster their squads, the Lions have been conte...

Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images Jake White is drawing on his experience in French rugby to help his Bulls navigate the potential minefield of going into the Currie Cup semis as the team that finished top of the log. As the Bulls director of rugby notes, finishing top and not having much game time going into a playoff can become a stumbling block. In terms of their game plan, the Bulls dont plan on going into their shell for the clash against the Lions. While the four Currie Cup semi-finalists almos...