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Steve Kitshoff calls for better squad rotation by South African teams

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes South African teams need to do a better job of rotating their players so they don't end up having to send understrength teams to Europe.

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Lions take lessons despite Challenge Cup heartbreak

Lions captain Francke Horn believes there are valuable takeaways from their final EPCR Challenge Cup outing, even though the result ended their campaign.

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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 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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Springbok Ruan Venter cops four-game ban for high shot on Aphelele Fassi

Springbok and Lions star Ruan Venter has received a four-match ban following his red card against the Sharks in Durban last week.

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Lions grow in belief as Pead delivers when it counts

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says Saturday’s win in Durban offered a clear glimpse of the future, after young back Haashim Pead stepped up in the biggest moment of a tight derby against the Sharks.

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