Have the Lions buried the memory of 17-50?
For a rugby team that’s unbeaten at Ellis Park all season, it’s strange to see the Lions going into their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes as the underdogs.
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It’s almost time for the tournament of tournaments, the most exciting clash of strengths and wills since, well, the last time Super Rugby took to the field. Here’s what you need to know t get yourself in super-shape.
The Lions prepare for the biggest game of their lives
The marvellously watchable Lions already have a very strong case now for claiming to be the best side in the franchise’s history over a single season, writes Rob Houwing.
Hurricanes favourites to win Super Rugby title but finals always 50/50
Victor Vito believes the script has been written for his Hurricanes to become the fifth new Super Rugby champions in six years when they battle the Lions.
David O’Sullivan: The Triumph of the Overachiever
Whatever the outcome of Saturday’s Super Rugby final between the Hurricanes and the Lions, the South African team will celebrate a season in which they have overachieved.
A showdown to savour in Super Rugby final – Kriel v Savea
A showdown looms in the Super Rugby final between Lions stand-in captain Jaco Kriel and All Black flanker Ardie Savea, younger brother of speedy winger Julian.
Will Ackermann’s team selection against Jaguares ultimately affect Super Rugby final?
A decision to send a second string team to a routine assignment in Argentina could come back to haunt Lions coach Johan Ackermann in next week’s final.
When rugby is like horse racing – how to predict a winner
If the rugby experts could accurately predict the outcome of matches, Naas Botha and Nick Mallett would make a fortune out of the bookies.
Teichmann takes the job that’s “not for sissies” – confirmed as Sharks CEO
In an exclusive interview with Sport24, Gary Teichmann discusses the Sharks’ leaky defence, poor crowd attendance and the clash with the Hurricanes on Saturday.
SANZAAR defends Super Rugby format despite falling TV audiences
SANZAAR has released a statement standing by its 2016 Super Rugby format as the tournament reaches its business end.