Lions lose star lock
Franco van der Merwe has been ruled out for six months with an ankle injury.
Franco van der Merwe has been ruled out for six months with an ankle injury.
The Lions fought back from 20-6 down at half-time to win 23-20 at Ellis Park.
Courtnall Skosan scored a controversial try in the 78th minute to hand the Lions a 23-20 win against the Reds at Ellis Park, reports JON CARDINELLI.
After beating the Blues, the Lions will enter their clash against the Reds reassured in their ability to win at altitude.
The Lions have made four changes to their match 23 for their game against the Reds at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Sanzar referee manager Lyndon Bray says the decision to award Coenie van Wyk a try in the match between the Lions and Blues was incorrect.
The Lions scored three tries to beat the Blues 39-36 at Ellis Park.
The Lions beat the Blues 39-36 at Ellis Park despite being outscored by five tries to three, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Marnitz Boshoff has been preferred to Elton Jantjies at flyhalf for the Lions' clash against the Blues.