Currie Cup: Lions and Bulls complete comprehensive victories against coastal rivals
The Lions and the Bulls completed comprehensive victories against Western Province and the Sharks respectively in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
Lions confirm signing of Junior Bok champion Batho Hlekani
The dangerous loose forward was part of the Junior Boks' successful U20 World Championship in Italy this year, where the squad returned as champions. Hlekani was contracted to the Sharks until December. He earned his first and only cap for the Sharks off the bench in a Challenge Cup outing in Lyon in April.
The Lions were initially told that the Sharks would be holding onto the 20-year-old star until the contract ended, but negotiations seemed to have ended in favour of the Lions.
The Johannesburg outfit took to social media on Monday to announce Hlekani's signing, complete with a clip of his destructive running for the Junior Boks.
This is great news for the Lions, who have lost the services of flanker Izan Esterhuizen after he suffered a season-ending injury in the first round of the Currie Cup two weeks ago. They currently sit tied at the top of the Currie Cup table with two wins from two matches.
Bold new move: Sharks to host free Currie Cup matches in KZN communities
The Sharks are bringing Currie Cup rugby directly to their supporters this season, with two of their pool matches set to be hosted in KwaZulu-Natal communities outside their traditional home base.
World Champion Junior Bok trio enjoying camp, says Rassie Erasmus
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is happy with how the three Junior Springboks are featuring in the ongoing training camp.
SA Rugby locks in Junior Bok, Blitzbok coaches as Rassie eyes long-term future
SA Rugby has moved decisively to retain top coaching talent, with Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote and Blitzboks boss Philip Snyman both extending their contracts until January 2029.