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Lions
Full name Golden Lions
Emblem Lion
Colours Red, White, Gold
Founded 1889
Sport Rugby union
League Currie Cup
Ground Ellis Park
Official website lionsrugby.co.za

The Golden Lions are the main rugby union for Johannesburg, South Africa, although they also represent a substantial portion of Gauteng Province—though not the Pretoria area, which is represented by the Blue Bulls, or the East Rand, represented by the Falcons. The lion ( Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four Big cats in the Genus Panthera. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series. Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Gauteng (xaʊˈtɛŋ Sotho xɑ́útʼèŋ̀ is a province of South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. The East Rand is the name of the urban eastern part of the Witwatersrand that is functionally merged with the Johannesburg Conurbation. The team was originally named the Transvaal, but their name was changed to the Lions in 1993 and the Golden Lions in 1998. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) For sponsorship reasons, the team is also known as the Xerox Lions. Xerox Corporation ( (name ˈziːrɒks is a global document management company which manufactures and sells a range of color and black-and-white printers, multifunction The team plays at Ellis Park Stadium, and serves as the primary feeder for the Lions Super 14 franchise (renamed from the Cats in September 2006), which also plays at Ellis Park. Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal The Lions, known as the Cats through the 2006 season, are a South African Rugby union franchise that competes in the Super Rugby competition The Super 14 is the largest Rugby union football club championship in the Southern hemisphere, consisting of four state teams from Australia (Queensland/Reds

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History

The Golden Lions were established in 1889, making them the fourth oldest team in South Africa. The team, originally named the Transvaal, played their first match on 31 August 1889 against the Griquas in Kimberley. For the Russian theme park see Transvaal Park. The Transvaal (Afrikaans lit Kimberley is a town in South Africa, and the capital of the Northern Cape. They changed their name from 'Transvaal' to the 'Lions' in 1993, and then to the 'Golden Lions' in 1998.

The team won the Currie Cup for the first time in 1922, and won it again in 1939, 1950, 1952, 1972, 1993, 1994, and 1999. For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Lions were undoubtedly the team of the 90's in South Africa. In 1971, they shared the trophy with the Blue Bulls in a 14-all draw. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are The Golden Lions narrowly missed out on the finals in the 2006 season, finishing fifth on the table. Due to a new coach Loffie Eloff. The Golden lions are currently 3rd on the 2007 Currie Cup log. The Golden Lions will be playing the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs in the final of the 2007 Currie Cup at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on 27th October 2007. The Free State Cheetahs (formerly the Orange Free State) for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Free State Cheetahs, are a South African For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series. Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom"

Contribution to The 1995 Rugby World Cup

A core base of players chosen to represent South Africa in the World Cup came from The Golden Lions. The 1995 Rugby World Cup was the third Rugby World Cup. It was hosted by South Africa, and had the distinction of being the first Rugby World Cup in which every match The list are as follows:

South Africa went onto win The Rugby World Cup. The Rugby World Cup is the premier international Rugby union competition

Finals results

Currie Cup

Season Winners Score Runner-up Venue
1922 Transvaal n/a n/a n/a
1939 Transvaal 17 - 6 Western Province Newlands, Cape Town
1947 Western Province 16 - 12 Transvaal Newlands, Cape Town
1950 Transvaal 22 - 11 Western Province Ellis Park, Johannesburg
1952 Transvaal 11 - 9 Boland Wellington
1968 Northern Transvaal 16 - 3 Transvaal Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
1971 Transvaal 14 - 14 Northern Transvaal Ellis Park, Johannesburg
1972 Transvaal 25 - 19 Falcons3 Pam Brink, Springs
1974 Northern Transvaal 17 - 15 Transvaal Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
1986 Western Province 22 - 9 Transvaal Newlands, Cape Town
1987 Northern Transvaal 24 - 18 Transvaal Ellis Park, Johannesburg
1991 Blue Bulls 27 - 15 Transvaal Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
1992 Natal Sharks 14 - 13 Transvaal Ellis Park, Johannesburg
1993 Transvaal 21 - 15 Natal Sharks Kings Park, Durban
1994 Transvaal 56 - 35 Orange Free State1 Springbok Park, Bloemfontein
1996 Natal Sharks 33 - 15 Golden Lions Ellis Park, Johannesburg
1999 Golden Lions 32 - 9 Natal Sharks Kings Park, Durban
2002 Blue Bulls2 31 - 7 Golden Lions Ellis Park, Johannesburg
2007 Free State Cheetahs 20 - 18 Golden Lions Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein

2007 Currie Cup Squad

Props

  • Bertus Smit
  • Kenny Mackenzie
  • Stef Roberts
  • Kobus Calldo
  • Jannie Du Plessis
  • Ollie Le Roux
  • C. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Western Province is a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament Newlands Stadium is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium currently has a capacity of 51900 people and is an all seater venue Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Western Province is a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament Newlands Stadium is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium currently has a capacity of 51900 people and is an all seater venue Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Western Province is a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Boland Cavaliers, are a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup Tournament. Wellington is a town in the Western Cape Winelands 45 minutes from Cape Town in South Africa with a population of approximately 55 000 Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Springs (26°15'S 28°26'E(5340 ft is a City in Gauteng province, South Africa and is part of the East Rand, now known as the Ekurhuleni Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Western Province is a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament Newlands Stadium is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium currently has a capacity of 51900 people and is an all seater venue Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Natal Sharks are a South African Rugby union team that participate in the annual Currie Cup Tournament. Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Natal Sharks are a South African Rugby union team that participate in the annual Currie Cup Tournament. Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Free State Cheetahs (formerly the Orange Free State) for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Free State Cheetahs, are a South African Springbok Park, is a cricket ground in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa. Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Natal Sharks are a South African Rugby union team that participate in the annual Currie Cup Tournament. Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. 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The Free State Cheetahs (formerly the Orange Free State) for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Free State Cheetahs, are a South African The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Andre-Henri "Ollie" le Roux (born 10 May 1973 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape) is a Former South African Rugby union footballer J. van der Linde

Hookers

  • Gavin Williamson
  • Willie Wepener
  • Jaco Du Toit

Locks

  • Geo Cronje
  • Anton van Zyl
  • Flip van der Merwe
  • Rory Duncan
  • David de Villiers
  

Flankers

Number-Eights

Scrumhalves

Flyhalves

  

Centers

  • Jaque Fourie
  • Barry Goodes
  • Doppies la Grange
  • Hendrik Meyer
  • Warren de Bruin
  • Hein Myburgh

Wingers

  • Wylie Human
  • Tobela Mdaka
  • Philip Burger
  • Gavin Passens
  • Giscard Pieters

Fullbacks

  • Earl Rose
  • Louis Ludik
  • Alwyn Hollenbach

Notes

1 Orange Free State have since been renamed the Free State Cheetahs. Solomzi "Solly" Tyibilika (born 23 June, 1979 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union Heinrich Wilhelm Brussow born (21 July 1986 in Bloemfontein, South Africa is a South African Rugby union footballer Jacques Cronjé (born 4 August 1982) is a South African Rugby union footballer who plays as a loose forward for the Springboks and Ashley Johnson is an actress from California Biography Ashley Johnson was born on August 9, 1983 in Camarillo California, the youngest Enrico "Ricky" Januarie (born) is a South African Rugby union scrum-half. André Pretorius (born 29 December, 1978 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Jaque Fourie (born 4th March, 1983 in Carletonville, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Philip Burger (born 28 August 1980 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a Rugby union player
2 Northern Transvaal were renamed the Blue Bulls.
3 Falcons were originally known as Eastern Transvaal

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