Currie Cup Champions Team named to take on Italy A but there's a twist
There's a rather ironic twist to the named Strong Carling Champions Team, a fan voted composite side who will take on Italy A on Saturday at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The Golden Lions, known as the Sigma Golden Lions for sponsorship reasons, is a professional rugby team from South Africa that competes in the country’s Currie Cup competition.
Read on to discover more about the Golden Lions. On this page you’ll find a detailed history of the team and an insight into the current squad. In addition, you’ll also be able to see the side’s latest results and upcoming fixtures.
The Lions picked up their first win since the opening round of the United Rugby Championship as they triumphed 37-19 over the Stormers in Cape Town.
The Golden Lions, known as the Sigma Golden Lions for sponsorship reasons, is a professional rugby team from South Africa that competes in the country’s Currie Cup competition.
Read on to discover more about the Golden Lions. On this page you’ll find a detailed history of the team and an insight into the current squad. In addition, you’ll also be able to see the side’s latest results and upcoming fixtures.
Over the years, the Golden Lions squad has featured several greats of South African rugby, including Francois Pienaar, Rassie Erasmus and Schalk Brits.
Today, the Golden Lions squad remains one of the strongest in the competition. The current Golden Lions squad includes several current and former Springboks players, including Jannie du Plessis, Willem Alberts and Elton Jantjies.