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URC play-offs: Lions suffer huge Bok blow as Dublin decision is made

By Warren Fortune
Monday 18 May 2026

SQUAD UPDATE: The Lions’ preparations for their United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against Leinster will not take place in Johannesburg.

On Monday, the franchise confirmed that they will stay in Ireland after their 17-24 defeat to Munster over the weekend.

They will now be based in Dublin until their quarterfinal match on Saturday, May 30.

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Meanwhile, Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg sustained a bicep injury in that match against Munster, and he has returned to South Africa for treatment.

Centre Henco van Wyk (ankle) and captain Francke Horn (hamstring) will undergo scans on Tuesday in Ireland to assess the severity of the injuries.

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The Lions are already without Ruan Venter, who suffered a “serious knee injury” against Leinster in Round 17.

A decision on their availability will be made thereafter.

The Lions finished the regular season in seventh position in the standings, while Leinster are second after their 68-14 win over the Ospreys.

It’s the first time the Lions have qualified for the URC play-offs.

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