Springbok and Lions star Ruan Venter has received a four-match ban following his red card against the Sharks in Durban last week.
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.
A happy Francke Horn was full of praise for his teammates following their last-gasp 23-22 United Rugby Championship victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Haashim Pead scored a try at the death to help the Lions snatch a dramatic 23-22 victory against the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park.
The Bulls have ten Springboks in their run-on XV for the highly anticipated New Year's United Rugby Championship derby against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Lions are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits them when they travel to Durban for their United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks.