CHALLENGE CUP

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Brilliant Batho Hlekani earns plaudits as he shines on international debut for Lions

Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani enjoyed a superlative debut in the red and white of the Lions in their Challenge Cup victory over Lyon in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Lions hold their nerve to beat Lyon and keep Challenge Cup hopes alive

The Lions held on to secure a thrilling 43-33 victory over Lyon in a pulsating EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Ellis Park.

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Bad weather forces change in venue and kickoff time for Cheetahs v Ulster clash

The third-round Challenge Cup match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Ulster has been moved to a new venue and brought forward by more than two hours ahead of Sunday's scheduled kick-off.

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Lions unleash Junior Bok behemoth Batho Hlekani for Challenge Cup outing

Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani will run out for the Lions this Saturday for their Round 3 Challenge Cup fixture against French outfit Lyon at Ellis Park.

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Cheetahs bracing for snow and icy conditions in Amsterdam against Ulster

The Cheetahs will have to contend with near-freezing conditions when they face Ulster in Sunday's Challenge Cup clash in Amsterdam.

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Challenge Cup: Ivan van Rooyen looking for silver linings from Lions loss

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is taking the positives out of their narrow 14-10 defeat away to the Newcastle Red Bulls in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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