Lions edge errant Sharks
22 Sep 2012
The Lions recovered from a poor start to beat the Sharks 28-22 at Ellis Park.
The Lions produced an inspired last quarter after stuttering their way through the first 60 minutes. The Sharks looked set for the win but they squandered numerous chances early in the match which partly accounted for their defeat.
A two-try blitz in the five minutes before the break set them up, taking a 16-6 lead down the tunnel. The Sharks were simply the better side at the gainline in that period, which gave their loose forwards (Keegan Daniel was outstanding) and back division a platform to exploit.
The Lions struggled to stifle their recycle at the gainline and found their defensive assignment to be an arduous one as a result.
They did, however, found their defensive and attacking groove in the second half, building their challenge on a more potent tackle fight. The pressure they exerted forced a string of penalties, Elton Jantjies slotting three to cut the deficit.
Meyer Bosman bagged a double with his boot to take the Sharks out to a 22-15 lead with a quarter to play, but Jantjies wouldn’t be outdone and when Ruan Combrink broke down the touchline to score an excellent solo effort, the Lions looked favourites for the win.
There had been some debate over an apparent knock-on in the build up to Combrink’s try, but there was no such uncertainty about Jaco Kriel’s 45m effort two minutes later.
Jantjies missed the conversion, leaving the Sharks within six points of them. The Sharks piled massive pressure on in search of the victory, but the Lions were resolute, resisting their advances to secure the win that takes them to the top of the log.
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22 Sep 2012, 18:55 pm
Top of the table dragons.
22 Sep 2012, 18:58 pm
Not too worried who wins. 4 tries apice and no more than 7 points in it at the final whistle would go down well.
22 Sep 2012, 19:02 pm
a draw
no tries
would go down better
22 Sep 2012, 19:09 pm
Taute to replace sideshow Bob – according to Andy Cap.
22 Sep 2012, 19:11 pm
@RL-4: Hopefully a space for JC too.
22 Sep 2012, 19:14 pm
Mapoe has a boss step on him.
22 Sep 2012, 19:16 pm
Boss step?
22 Sep 2012, 19:20 pm
@Dawn-7: Switch on your tv. You’ll see.
22 Sep 2012, 19:22 pm
It is on!
22 Sep 2012, 19:24 pm
Elton kicked that ball 65m.
22 Sep 2012, 19:28 pm
@RL-10:
not a mathematician..?..
22 Sep 2012, 19:30 pm
Elton will always be third best while Heyneke is coach
22 Sep 2012, 19:32 pm
Keegan Daniel knows howto Getty to the touchline
22 Sep 2012, 19:33 pm
Guppy scrum mashed!
22 Sep 2012, 19:41 pm
sharks scrum put in school
22 Sep 2012, 19:42 pm
Too many Michael House spuds playing for the red and white.
22 Sep 2012, 19:42 pm
Wow, like watching paint dry
22 Sep 2012, 19:46 pm
Sharks are definitely the most pleasing to watch of all the SA sides, the most skilled, high tempo, off loading style of the lot.
22 Sep 2012, 19:49 pm
Good grief look who’s back.
Reeechie!
22 Sep 2012, 19:52 pm
Guppies are damn good – leusers getting moered now.
22 Sep 2012, 19:53 pm
@RL-20: Well said
22 Sep 2012, 19:57 pm
bulls – sharks in the final.
22 Sep 2012, 19:59 pm
Any idiot can see why keegan should be the first pick at #8 for the Boks. Can tackle, explosive speed and an all-round great player (not to mention the best captain in the country by a huge margin).
22 Sep 2012, 20:08 pm
@i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-22: You wish!
22 Sep 2012, 20:08 pm
@OCO-23: Yawn.
22 Sep 2012, 20:12 pm
Jy sien…. Lions verloor teen sharks se b span…. Die kak kan nie so aangaan ni….. Bring net die kings….. Ooooohhhhhhh its true….. Ep kings on the rise
22 Sep 2012, 20:13 pm
Hi there Dawn. What’s cookin’?
22 Sep 2012, 20:15 pm
Keegan had chance and has nowhere… Non existent… Good cc player.. But no bok… Kinda like wayne fyvie of old…
22 Sep 2012, 20:17 pm
@grant100-28: To be fair Grant, none of the loose forwards have really blown us away during the past few games in the Rugby Championship
22 Sep 2012, 20:17 pm
@grant100-28: he was given one chance….when his whole pack was going backwards. How many chances has Morne Steyn been given?
22 Sep 2012, 20:23 pm
Elton haal sy tipe se maniere uit… Sies
22 Sep 2012, 20:23 pm
Sharks constantly threatening to rip the Lions to shreds.
22 Sep 2012, 20:25 pm
@Richie_7-29: The Bok loose forwards blew the AB loose forwards away in Dunedin.
22 Sep 2012, 20:25 pm
Flo and duane was awesome vs nz
22 Sep 2012, 20:26 pm
Eggs and fried bread in butter
Am lazy tonight
22 Sep 2012, 20:27 pm
Keegan having a awesome game… But he wont fit in heynekes game plan
22 Sep 2012, 20:27 pm
@kaksioek-33: Matter of opinion
22 Sep 2012, 20:28 pm
@Dawn-35: Yeah, know the feeling. Avo on toast
22 Sep 2012, 20:30 pm
@Richie_7-37: Matter of fact, acknowledged by Kiwis.
22 Sep 2012, 20:32 pm
Still wanna know what Boss step is.
If it’s what I think it is, coloured players own it!
22 Sep 2012, 20:34 pm
Listen you nwatas
Don’t all pick on Richie cos he the only kiwi here
Let’s have a fair fight
22 Sep 2012, 20:37 pm
Let’s pick on OCO!!!!!!
22 Sep 2012, 20:39 pm
Shurrup keegan it’s a try
Moangat
22 Sep 2012, 20:41 pm
WHAT? CLEAR KNOCK-ON!
22 Sep 2012, 20:41 pm
This TMO shitt is bull and a time waster. Pfffft.
22 Sep 2012, 20:42 pm
VERY CLEARLY A KNOCK-ON!
22 Sep 2012, 20:43 pm
Shocking call…. Refs and tv refs was kak 2day
22 Sep 2012, 20:44 pm
WOWZA!
22 Sep 2012, 20:44 pm
None of the boks played well bad a couple when keegan was given a chance. I do prefer current trio though. Maybe with Goosen off the bench daniels would do better who knows..
22 Sep 2012, 20:45 pm
ROAR!
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