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Lions players observe a moment of silence in honour of their teammate Hyron Andrews, ahead of the European Rugby Champions Cup rugby union match against La Rochelle
RUGBY UNION

Emotional Lions come up short as tributes paid to Andrews

The Lions put up a brave performance on their Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle after the tragic passing of lock Hyron Andrews in France.

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Stormers skipper Ruhan Nel during a training session ahead of their Champions Cup clash with the Bristol Bears in Cape Town on Saturday
RUGBY
Premium

Adventurous Bears will be roaring at full throttle, says Nel

The Stormers are bracing for an adventurous, high-octane challenge from English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Cape Town Stadium.

  • George Byron
Lions captain Francke Horn, left, and the Bulls' Willie le Roux tussle for possession during a United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday
RUGBY

Wounded Lions must get back on feet quickly, says Van Rooyen

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has urged his squad to quickly move past their 57-15 defeat to the Bulls and address defensive flaws as they prepare to face La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup.

  • George Byron
Evan Roos is included in the Stormers team set to face the Bristol Bears in a Champions Cup clash in Cape Town on Saturday
RUGBY

Stormers can't afford to slip against Bears, says Dobson

Stormers coach John Dobson says their Investec Champions Cup showdown against Bristol Bears at Cape Town Stadium is an absolute must-win as they aim to secure home-ground advantage for the round of 16.

  • George Byron