Lions skipper on course to play in Super Rugby final

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Lions skipper on course to play in Super Rugby final: The inspirational Whitely has played less than an hour since injuring a shoulder during the Springboks’ June test series against Ireland. The big No 8 was involved in the quarterfinal win over the Crusaders but did not play the semifinal victory over the … “Springboks” – BingNews

Lions in the sand: South Africa must ditch the quota and select these players: Only six days after the Rugby World Cup 2015 final, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, reiterated the transformation target of 50 per cent representation in the Springboks in time for the 2019 World Cup. Three months ago Mbalula acted … “Springboks” – BingNews

Injured Lions captain Warren Whiteley on course to play Super Rugby final against Hurricanes: The inspirational Whitely has played less than an hour since injuring a shoulder during the Springboks’ June test series against Ireland. The big No 8 was involved in the quarter-final win over the Crusaders but didn’t play the semifinal victory over the … “Springboks” – BingNews

Why the Lions will win the Super Rugby final against the Hurricanes: Keohane likened the final to an All Blacks-Springboks test. He acknowledged the class of the Hurricanes but believed they had met their match in the form of the increasingly confident Lions outfit. “They have not been bridesmaid to anyone in this … “Springboks” – BingNews

Hansen dismisses Super Rugby gulf: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it would be “farcical” to suggest the Wallabies and Springboks won’t threaten in this month’s Rugby Championship. The Wallabies are the defending champions, though Australia’s Super Rugby teams have had a … “Springboks” – BingNews

World rugby star close to arm amputation after complications with shoulder surgery: Springboks star Handré Pollard was close to having his arm amputated after complications with surgery, it has been revealed. The 22-year-old, who was South Africa’s starting fly-half during the World Cup, decided to have his shoulder operated on while … “Springboks” – BingNews