Lions coach Ivan van Zyl has released his matchday squad to kick off their 2026/26 United Rugby Championship campaign against Cardiff in Wales on Saturday.
The Lions were left to rue ill-discipline and missed tackles in their narrow 25-27 loss to Griquas in the Currie Cup Final at Ellis Park on Saturday, says coach Mzwakhe Nkosi.
George Whitehead slotted a last-minute penalty to give Griquas a dramatic 27-25 victory against the Lions at Ellis Park and a first Currie Cup trophy in 55 years.
Angelo Davids scored four tries as the Lions stormed into the Currie Cup final after thrashing Boland 67-19 at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Sanlam Boland Kavaliers coach Hawies Fourie says there’s been little time to dwell on their 40–22 defeat to Western Province at DHL Stadium, with all focus now on Saturday’s Carling Black Label Currie Cup semi-final against the Lions.
The Cheetahs moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings after a convincing 47-31 victory against the Lions in Bloemfontien on Saturday.