The Lions are looking to bounce back from a recent losing streak and regain their home advantage against the Bulls in a crucial United Rugby Championship (URC) derby.
The Lions are eager to reclaim their home turf against the Bulls in a crucial United Rugby Championship ( URC ) derby at Ellis Park this Saturday. The Lions will be seeking to establish their attacking style of play after a recent five-game losing streak that saw them deviate from their usual attacking approach. Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher emphasizes the importance of playing to their strengths, particularly in contrast to the Bulls ' physical and kicking-dominated style.
The Lions' last victory against the Bulls in the URC was a surprising upset at Loftus during the 2022-23 season. However, they have struggled against the Bulls at home, losing all three previous encounters. Last year's game at Loftus ended on a controversial refereeing decision, while the home game saw the Lions succumb to individual errors and fail to execute their game plan. Loubscher acknowledges the significance of the derby and aims to keep the focus on their own performance rather than getting caught up in the hype. The Lions are determined to learn from their past mistakes and showcase their attacking prowess against the physically challenging Bulls, seeking to finally secure a home win against their rivals
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