A last gasp 59m penalty after the fulltime hooter from former Lions star Jordan Hendrikse clinched an unbelievable 16-14 win for the Sharks in the Currie Cup final over the past weekend.
But with them kicking off their URC season just a week later, the Lions have had to move on from that disappointment very quickly, as they welcome the Irish giants to Johannesburg, and assistant coach Barend Pieterse said that the team has responded well this week.
"It's always going to be a tough mental block for the guys, especially after that game and how it finished.
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You have to fancy Sundowns
TAB soccer bets this weekend include five cash-boosted pools and most soccer fans will bank on Sundowns to bag another trophy in Saturday's R100,000-added Soccer 10 and carryover Soccer Any 13 Xtra pool.
Strydom to strike at Vaal, Miller to shine in KZN
Despite heading towards the sixth decade age-wise, jockey Pierre Strydom has lost none of his proficiency and is probably enjoying himself more than ever before.
Teetan chases final IJC berth
The line-up for the 2024 Longines International Jockeys, Championship (IJC) on 4 December will be finalised at the conclusion of today\"s nine-race fixture at Happy Valley with Karis Teetan and Matthew Poon fighting for the coveted final spot.
Murphy has four rides lined un
M Strydom aboard Quid Pro Quo in Dingaans.
Porsche Taycan range complete
UNVEILING: GTS AND ENTRY-LEVEL 4 RETURNING
BMW GS perfect all-rounder to tackle any surface
When it comes to South Africa's favourite adventure motorcycle, the BMW GS, there is no shortage of choice.
Family Ford in familiar Territory
GETAWAY: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED WITH EASE
Jetour reveals plans for Mzansi
NEW SUVS: FOUR VARIANTS TO BE OFFERED IN 2025
Update Magnite shines bright
CHANGES: IT SHOWS NEW ARRIVALS A THING OR TWO
FLYHALF BONANZA
Rassie makes seven changes for final Test of the year against a very wounded Wales in Cardiff.
