Suspended coach John Mitchell will return to the Lions rugby franchise next week, the union said on Friday.
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has suspended coach John Mitchell with immediate effect after players lodged a "list of grievances" with the union.
Lions coach John Mitchell bemoaned his side’s defence in their 34-20 loss against the Brumbies in a Super Rugby match.
With the noose of finishing last in Super Rugby tightening around their necks, the Lions will throw down the gauntlet against the Bulls on Saturday.
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been included in the upcoming warm-up match against the Super Kings after missing a game due to injury.
Schalk Burger has become only the fifth player to win the South African Rugby Union’s rugby player of the year award more than once.
The title-holding Sharks and the Lions will contest Saturday’s Currie Cup final with a fascinating contrast in approaches.
The Lions have beefed up their bench ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Sharks, who lack their usual all-Springbok front row.
It 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.
Lions mentor John Mitchell was not impressed with his team’s performance after narrowly beating the Pumas 31-27 in Johannesburg on Friday.
Lions coach John Mitchell has denied any talks between the union and Saru to include Frans Steyn into their squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
John Mitchell will remain in SA as the Lions coach despite being stabbed twice in a break-in at his apartment, the former New Zealand coach said.
Golden Lions coach John Mitchell, who was stabbed during a robbery on the weekend, returned to work on Monday after treatment for minor injuries.
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell was stabbed by intruders who broke into his flat in Johannesburg, his club the Golden Lions said on Monday.
The 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.
John Mitchell will not seek reappointment as the coach of Australian franchise Western Force after the 2011 season, team officials said on Wednesday.
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