THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 12:37 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 12:37 |
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After 12 long years, Lions win Currie CupThe Lions ended a 12-year wait for a Currie Cup title on Saturday, beating the defending champion Sharks 42-16 at Ellis Park. Lions reign supreme over SharksThe Lions retained their status as the Absa Currie Cup's pace-setting team by securing a 28-19 victory over the Sharks in Johannesburg. NZ coached sides unbeatenIt may be coincidence but the two sides yet to lose a match after three rounds of Absa Currie Cup rugby are coached by New Zealand descendants. Sharks draw with Lions 30-30Flyhalf Patrick Lambie instigated a second-half comeback as the Sharks snatched a 30-30 draw against the Lions in their clash at Ellis Park. Lions flanker Rhodes banned for six matchesLions flanker Michael Rhodes has been suspended for six matches after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Highlanders winger Siale Piutau. Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions startFlyhalf Butch James is set to get his first start for the Lions in Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs. Butch James joins the LionsWorld Cup-winning flyhalf Butch James will be joining the Lions in May, it was announced on Tuesday when he arrived at Lanseria Airport. John Mitchell back at work after being stabbedGolden Lions coach John Mitchell, who was stabbed during a robbery on the weekend, returned to work on Monday after treatment for minor injuries. Lions salvage their prideYoung flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been instrumental in the Lions' Currie Cup comeback. John Mitchell extends stay at the LionsThe Western Force have released coach John Mitchell from the final year of his contract and he will join the Lions on a three-year contract. |
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