#Burger Odendaal

The Lions of this season draw striking parallels to their most successful period, where the club reached three consecutive Super Rugby finals under the tutelage of Johan Ackermann and Swys de Bruin from 2016 through to 2018. Similar to their'golden era', this Lions side has no established Springboks. Instead, it is packed with young stars looking…

A rough year in the Currie Cup just got worse for the Lions as the Bulls unexpectedly beat their URC-strength side 43-37 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening, in an entertaining game watched by over 7000 spectators. The Bulls led 35-10 at one stage, but they only sealed victory in the 77 minute when Lions captain Burger Odendaal conceded a…

The 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off on Friday with a west country derby between Bristol and Bath at Ashton Gate. It is the 26th Premiership campaign, and 11-time champions Leicester will defend the crown they won after a thrilling Twickenham final against Saracens. Here, the PA news agency looks at the 13 runners and riders,…

Head coach: Marco Bortolami Captain: Dewalt Duverago/Michele Lamaro Last year: 13th Betting: 150-1 Players In: S Hildago-Klyne (Exeter Chiefs), T Menoncello (promoted academy), A Garbisi (Mogliano), G Nicotera (Rovigo), G Da Rae (Rovigo), F Drago (Mogliano), M Drudi (Mogliano), S Scrafton (Hurricanes), O Ratave (Fijian Drua), M Zanon (Pau), M…