The Joburg side has an added level of confidence as they head into this game on the back of a four-match unbeaten streak at home in all competition and will look to take that momentum into the local derby.
JOHANNESBURG - Playing a rugby match in the middle of summer and in the heat of Durban doesn’t sound like the most exciting proposition, however, the Lions are relishing the prospect of playing the Sharks at Kings Park this Friday in round 10 of the United Rugby Championship .
Despite being above their opponents on the URC table, forwards coach Albert van den Berg has told his players to make the most of the occasion as they'll likely be playing a team full of international stars. He also emphasised the need for his charges to start well ahead of the festive derby, which takes place at an unusual time, just two days before Christmas.
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