NTLABAKANYE: EMPHASIS ON SET-PIECES AND EXITS.
The Lions are aiming for an improved performance at the set-piece and with their exits when they welcome the Sharks to Ellis Park for the Currie Cup final tomorrow afternoon (4pm).
In their semifinal win over the Cheetahs the Lions were bullied in the scrums, and struggled after receiving kick-offs, as they kept allowing the visitors back into the game after pulling ahead.
Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye knows how important the set-piece battle will be against the Sharks and admits that it could decide who triumphs on the day.
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Barbaresco for winning warm-up
Snaith to win features in Eastern and Western Cape.
Modern masterpiece
Lush private garden envelops the lower level.
READY FOR WAR
Gaining the upper hand in the scrums could play a pivotal role in deciding which way the Test swings.
Proteas intent on moving on
Admitting they were out-played, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (below) said the Proteas would use their historic defeat to Afghanistan as motivation to fight back in their three-match ODI series.
Lions sharpen up in key areas
Lions sharpen up in key areas
Riveiro confident in Buccaneers’ squad depth
With games coming thick and fast, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro (right) believes that he has enough players in his squad to compete in all the competitions that the club is involved in.
Mangezi has big ambitions
New SuperSport United striker Nokutenda Mangezi (above) has wasted no time in setting his own personal targets for the 2024-25 Betway Premiership season.
Rory still hopes for a golf truce
Rory McIlroy claims the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the rift between players on both sides of golf's civil war pose the biggest threats to a peace deal.
Gittens nets a sparkling pair for Dortmund
English winger Jamie Gittens (above) came off the bench to score twice in the final 15 minutes to seal Borussia Dortmund a 3-0 win at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Inter give City a giant’ headache
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi said the Italian champions produced a \"giant performance\" to leave Manchester City frustrated in a 0-0 draw to begin their Champions League campaign on Wednesday.