The Lions are ready for a mindset change as they prepare to welcome the Sharks to Johannesburg for a blockbuster Currie Cup final.
The Lions and Sharks will meet in a Currie Cup final for the first time since 2011, when the hosts comfortably beat the visitors at Ellis Park on that occasion.
“That’s what’s at stake. So if we don’t tap into that mindset we are going to be done in next week. There is plenty of pressure. But if we embrace the occasion, a final at Ellis Park, then you really give yourself a chance.”Against the Cheetahs the Lions were shocked by a fast start from the visitors, which saw them trailing by two tries early in the game, before fighting back, which is something they haven’t experienced much this season and they will hope that prepares them for the final.
“There were some frustrations and growing pains, but hopefully one or two situations from the match will prep us for the final.” “It has been a while since we have brought a Currie Cup home. We were fortunate to win earlier in the campaign and it would be super special for us to do it again.”
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