The Lions has won their second match of the Absa Currie Cup campaign when they came from behind to beat the Free State Cheetahs 30-26 at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday.
It was a well-deserved win with the home side standing their ground in the scrums, holding their lineout throws and often looking threatening on attack.
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies was named Man of the Match after scoring 20 points, including a try, and succeeding with all six of his kicks at goal.
The win keeps the Lions in touch with the top four sides on the log, avoiding a loss that would have put an end to their semi-final aspirations.
The hosts went into the half-time break 13-9 ahead, and deserved their lead. They carried the ball more often than the Cheetahs, looked dangerous on a number of occasions, and crossed the line twice, although one try was rightly denied by the TMO.
The highlight of the first half was the immaculate chip by Jantjies two minutes before the break that was collected by right winger Deon van Rensburg to give the Lions the lead.
The home side showed greater patience at the breakdown than they have done in previous matches this season, but it remains a concern that they, like most South African sides, do not get the ball away quickly enough for an effective attack.
Scorers:
Lions: Tries: Deon van Rensburg, Elton Jantjies, Jannie Boshoff. Conversions: Elton Jantjies (3). Penalties: Jantjies (3)
Free State Cheetahs: Tries: Ashley Johnson, Cobus Calldo. Conversions: Louis Strydom (2). Penalties: Strydom (4)
