New loosies as Lions hunt Sharks double
Injuries up front have forced the Lions into two changes for the return match against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
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Injuries up front have forced the Lions into two changes for the return match against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the Lions have turned a corner defensively, and sees similarities with the Springboks in how the Pride play for each other.
Ricardo Loubscher says that while the Lions won’t change their plans for the #URC rematch against the Sharks in Durban this week, but they will go up a level in intensity. @Vodacom
From Edwill van der Merwe’s touchdown celebration to SJ Kotze’s no-look pass in the buildup to Gianni Lombard’s try, the Lions were full value in their mauling of the Sharks at Ellis Park.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen is delighted with the Lions’ “best game of the season” but expects the Sharks to respond with a singular focus when the teams rematch in Durban this week.
Flyhalf Gianni Lombard starred with the boot and ball for the Lions in their six-try bonus-point win against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Lions host the Sharks at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvSHA
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has recalled star poacher JC Pretorius for the @Vodacom #URC clash with the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions have reportedly lost two key members of their backline for the Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Scrum coach Julian Redlinghuys suspects the derby between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday showcases two attack-minded teams that may set a record for ball in play. @Vodacom #URC