Lions Lions 60 - 10 Dragons Dragons

● full_time 80 minutes

18 Jan 2025

EPCR Challenge Cup

Stage: Pool 2 Round 4

Emirates Airline Park

Head to Head

The Lions showcased an impressive performance, defeating Dragons RFC 60-10 at Emirates Airline Park. Francke Horn opened the scoring with a try, quickly followed by Sam Francis, who also converted both his own try and others. Lions maintained relentless pressure, dominating possession and territory, leading to further tries from Ruan Venter and Tapiwa Mafura. Dragons RFC managed to score a consolation try through Paula Latu in the second half, but it was overshadowed by Lions' powerful display. Gianni Lombard and Jaco Visagie added to the Lions' tally, further asserting their dominance. The match highlighted the Lions' attacking prowess and solid defensive work, with Sam Francis being instrumental throughout. Overall, it was a comprehensive victory that displayed the Lions' potential for the season ahead.

Weather

Temperature: 26.2°C (Feels like 27.5°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 6.5 km/h, gusting to 21.8 km/h Humidity: 42% Cloud Cover: 36%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 3' penalty Sam Francis
  • 7' penalty Will Reed
  • 8' try Francke Horn
  • 9' conversion Sam Francis
  • 15' try Sam Francis
  • 16' conversion Sam Francis
  • 22' try Ruan Venter
  • 23' conversion Sam Francis
  • 26' try Tapiwa Mafura
  • 27' conversion Sam Francis
  • 40' substitution Che Hope
  • 40' substitution Elliot Dee
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 42' substitution Sam Francis
  • 42' substitution Etienne Oosthuizen
  • 46' substitution Joseph Davies
  • 48' try Francke Horn
  • 49' substitution Chris Coleman
  • 50' substitution Juan Schoeman
  • 50' substitution Asenathi Ntlabakanye
  • 50' substitution PJ Botha
  • 53' try Paula Latu
  • 54' conversion Will Reed
  • 55' substitution Darrien-Lane Landsberg
  • 56' try Gianni Lombard
  • 58' substitution Joe Westwood
  • 61' try Jaco Visagie
  • 62' substitution Rodrigo Martinez
  • 62' substitution Taine Basham
  • 63' substitution Henco van Wyk
  • 63' substitution Morne van den Berg
  • 66' try Ruan Venter
  • 66' conversion Gianni Lombard
  • 67' substitution Will Reed
  • 67' substitution Ruan Venter
  • 80' try Manuel Rass
  • 81' conversion Gianni Lombard
  • 80' full_time