Springbok duo commit to Lions

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The Lions have received a boost with the news that Springbok duo Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe have extended their contracts with the club for another year.

The pair are currently training with the Boks ahead of their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.

Jantjies and Mapoe have been crucial components of the franchise’s improvement over recent seasons having helped them to three successive Super Rugby finals.

Although they have not claimed the title, losing matches against the Hurricanes and Crusaders (twice) in the showpiece event, this will provide a huge fillip as they prepare for the 2019 campaign which starts in February.