After starting out as the pace-setters in the new rugby season, the Gauteng sides have picked up some unwelcome losses that could influence the rest of their season.
The Lions and Bulls have some soul-searching to do after their defeats this past weekend, but they will have a two-week break to lick their wounds before their next matches.
The Lions succumbed to the Stormers in Cape Town, while the Bulls fell to a depleted Sharks despite fielding a strong side. While the scrums are walking with other packs, their soft skills, coupled with decision-making are letting them down, especially amongst the backs. They possess such potent attackers, but they struggle to utilize the go-forward ball the forwards create, especially from a forward-marching scrum.December 23, 2024
In the Lions den, injuries to key players halted their strong showings over the last couple of weeks, but they expect two stars back ahead of their Challenge Cup matches.That should allow head coach Ivan van Rooyen to get his strongest side on the field for hopefully the rest of next month. When the Johannesburg team is on song, they have the potential to go toe-to-toe with the top URC sides.
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