Century man Van den Berg sparks Lions statement as Mapimpi’s Sharks surge reshapes URC race

Morne van den Berg marked his 100th Lions appearance in emphatic style as Johannesburg’s side ran riot against Edinburgh, while Makazole Mapimpi helped drive another South African statement win in the URC. With the league table tightening, the weekend underlined how quickly the balance of power can swing when SA teams marry tempo with accuracy.