Lions hoping to take a bite out of Benneton in Challenge Cup clash
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has included Springbok stars Asenathi Ntlabakanye and Morne van den Berg in his side for their Challenge Cup clash against Benetton on Saturday.
URC: Lions score six tries put Bulls to the sword at Loftus
The visitors scored six tries while the hosts crossed fove times to earn a losing bonus-point from the contest.
The Lions took an early 10-0 lead after Kelly Mpeku fininshed off his own kick ahead while Chris Smith added a conversion and a penalty.
The advantage on the scoreboard was extended to 17-0 when Nico Steyn dived over for a try while Smith again made no mistake from the kicking tee.
The Bulls though were never going to lie down at home and scored twice in quick succession as scrumhalf Embrose Papier went over for a brace.
The Lions responded through flanker Jarod Cairns, who finished in the corner but the Bulls fought back through Akker van der Merwe as the visitors took a 22-19 lead into the halftime break.
Etienne Oosthuizen made sure it was 29-19 soon after the interval and the Lions were well clear later on when Eduan Keyter scored the bonus-point try.
Johannes and De Klerk scored late tries for the hosts to secure a bonus point, but the Lions had done enough to seal a deserved derby win.
Handre Pollard part of Bok-laden Bulls side to face brilliant Bordeaux
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to do battle in Bulls colours as they face Bordeaux in a blockbuster Champions Cup tie at Loftus Versveld on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber reaffirms commitment to Leinster for the remainder of his contract
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has hit back at suggestions he could leave the Irish giants after saying he missed coaching the Springboks.
URC: George Whitehead makes debut for Sharks against Connacht
The Sharks return to United Rugby Championship duty this week for a clash against Connacht in Galway, Ireland, on Saturday evening.