Lions lose skipper Burger Odendaal to Covid protocols ahead of Edinburgh duel
The Lions will be without regular captain and centre Burger Odendaal for their duel with Scottish side Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Lions won't underestimate Edinburgh, says skipper Odendaal
Some excellent results at home have seen the Lions as one of the form teams in the United Rugby Championship (URC) over the last month.
Van Rooyen looking to cash in home advantage against strong Edinburgh
Lions coach Ivan 'Cash' van Rooyen is wary of the threat posed by Edinburgh when the sides meet in their United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lions coach Van Rooyen rejoices in unknown European factor that boosted their URC form
Lions United Rugby Championship coach Ivan 'Cash' van Rooyen said the unfamiliarity of the European sides has worked in their favour in their home leg of the tournament.
Burger's big day out: It was my best game for the Lions
Departing Lions centre and captain Burger Odendaal reckoned he may have played his best ever game for the Lions when they routed the Ospreys 45-15 at Ellis Park on Friday.
Lions' home resurgence continues with Ospreys crushing
The Lions' home resurgence in the United Rugby Championship continued unabated when they crushed Welsh side Ospreys 45-15 at Ellis Park on Friday evening.
Superior Bulls comfortably keep wayward Lions at bay as title defence remains strong
The Bulls once again managed to get their blend of youth and experience right as they kept the defence of their Currie Cup title on track with a comfortable 40-10 win over the embattled Lions at Ellis Park on Wednesday night.
'War hero' Ruan Dreyer illustrates why the Lions have started winning again in URC
Gnarled veterans aren't exactly in high supply at Ellis Park, which is why it's no coincidence that the Lions' heartening up-swing in form in the United Rugby Championship has been associated with the return to form of several senior players.