Sloppy Lions lick their wounds
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie said the Lions have plenty to work on tactically back in the Republic after their Challenge Cup exit on Saturday.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie said the Lions have plenty to work on tactically back in the Republic after their Challenge Cup exit on Saturday.
The Lions paid the price for inconsistency in their loss to Ospreys on Saturday, and coach Ivan van Rooyen expects better in a crucial Challenge Cup clash next week.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen praised the calibre of Sanele Nohamba and Morne van den Berg as the duo helped the Lions beat the Sharks at a wet Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lions skipper Marius Louw was disappointed with Sunday’s loss to Ospreys, but coach Ivan van Rooyen downplayed its potential impact on the clash with the Vodacom Bulls this week.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen expressed optimism about squad rotation benefiting the Lions in their Challenge Cup clash with Ospreys in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Marius Louw pinpointed an adjustment in two key areas for the Lions’ heroic comeback win against the Sharks at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC
Ivan van Rooyen and Marius Louw praised the mental state and growth of the Lions after they took a big step towards the Challenge Cup playoffs with a huge win on Saturday.
It wasn’t pretty but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie were delighted to secure a crucial win away from home in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.
Ivan van Rooyen is set to field a new-look Lions lineup against Perpignan for their Challenge Cup opener, as the head coach balances their high-tempo style with workload.
Ivan van Rooyen remained positive that the Lions can feature in the top five of the Vodacom URC despite wrapping up their European tour on Friday with another loss.