The Lions are set for a massive test of their URC top four credentials when they take on Munster in their match-up in Limerick on Saturday.
It has been a superb start to the season for the Lions, with them winning four of their first five games, which sees them sitting fourth on the URC log.
The Lions are set for a massive test of their United Rugby Championship top four credentials when they take on 2022-23 URC champions Munster in their match-up at Thomond Park in Limerick on Saturday night., with them winning four of their first five games, which sees them sitting fourth on the log, one point behind the Bulls, while they have a game in hand on second placed Glasgow Warriors and top of the table Leinster.
, that began with bonus point wins over Ulster and Edinburgh at home, before picking up away wins over Dragons and Zebre.said that they are relatively pleased with the team’s start to the season and he hoped that they would be able to kick on from here.“I think we have ticked off most of our boxes so far. We started off at home and our plan was to win all of our home games. So it was a good start to the season,” said Steyn.
“But in this competition there are no easy games. We have to be up for it every weekend. We have started off well and hopefully we can build on that, and with the games coming up it isn’t going to be easy.”
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