Coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded the Lions for a gutsy fightback but rued unforced errors and a 20-minute slump for sealing their fate at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded the Lions for a gutsy fightback but rued unforced errors and a 20-minute slump for sealing their fate at Kings Park on Saturday.
“We finished the game strongly, which I’m proud of, but I think the last 10 or 15 minutes before half time is what stopped us. You could see it.” “Playing four South African derbies in a row is a serious challenge,” added Van Rooyen. “Physically, I think we have really moved forward and our work rate has improved tremendously.
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