Bolstered by a new wave of optimism from their new Springboks, the Lions believe that they can not only break into the Vodacom URC playoffs, but seal a home semi-final.
Ivan van Rooyen was straightforward when asked about what the ultimate goal would be for the Lions in the upcoming season, during a Vodacom URC Media Round Table.“I think we’ve seen the last couple of seasons, even though two away teams have won it, if you are at home, you feel you can be at your best there.
During the off-season, the Johannesburg-based side has seen Edwill van der Merwe, Ruan Venter, Quan Horn and Morne van den Berg make their Test debuts for the Springboks. “Belief in the squad is massive, feeling how proud they are, but also training with them every day, seeing that if he can become a Bok then I can maybe also.
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