The Lions have been the form team in the competition, and finished the pool stage on top of the log. Most of their hard work has been done by young up-and-coming players and fringe players, with their United Rugby Championship (URC) regulars having been on a break for most of it.
Although a large number of their URC regulars are expected to be back for the semifinal, they will still have a good few youngsters in the mix who got them to this stage.
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Barbaresco for winning warm-up
Snaith to win features in Eastern and Western Cape.
Modern masterpiece
Lush private garden envelops the lower level.
READY FOR WAR
Gaining the upper hand in the scrums could play a pivotal role in deciding which way the Test swings.
Proteas intent on moving on
Admitting they were out-played, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (below) said the Proteas would use their historic defeat to Afghanistan as motivation to fight back in their three-match ODI series.
Lions sharpen up in key areas
Lions sharpen up in key areas
Riveiro confident in Buccaneers’ squad depth
With games coming thick and fast, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro (right) believes that he has enough players in his squad to compete in all the competitions that the club is involved in.
Mangezi has big ambitions
New SuperSport United striker Nokutenda Mangezi (above) has wasted no time in setting his own personal targets for the 2024-25 Betway Premiership season.
Rory still hopes for a golf truce
Rory McIlroy claims the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the rift between players on both sides of golf's civil war pose the biggest threats to a peace deal.
Gittens nets a sparkling pair for Dortmund
English winger Jamie Gittens (above) came off the bench to score twice in the final 15 minutes to seal Borussia Dortmund a 3-0 win at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Inter give City a giant’ headache
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi said the Italian champions produced a \"giant performance\" to leave Manchester City frustrated in a 0-0 draw to begin their Champions League campaign on Wednesday.
