Brave Lions overpower Griquas

The Lions produced a workman-like performance to edge the Griquas in a tight-fought semifinal on Saturday.

In an error-strewn match, that never delivered any great highlights, the Lions – who were last champions in 2015 – scored four tries to the one by Griquas.

The Lions simply had more firepower over the course of the 80 minutes while their defence also stood firm in the face of some tough questions asked by the men from Kimberley. 

The hosts were quick out the blocks with winger Madosh Tambwe getting his team’s first try as early as the seventh minute. 

But it wasn’t long before Griquas were on the board – centre Chris Smit finishing off well after his flyhalf George Whitehead’s penalty kick had struck the post and bounced back into play.

Three minutes later it was the turn of Lions try-machine Stean Pienaar to go over. 

Just before half-time, the Lions scored through No.8 Hacjivah Dayimani, before Marnus Schoeman also dotted down.

Lions – Tries:

Madosh Tambwe, Stean Pienaar, Hacjivah Dayimani, Marnus Schoeman; Conversions: Shaun Reynolds (4); Penalties: Reynolds (2).

Griquas – Try:

Chris Smit; Conversion: George Whitehead; Penalties: Whitehead (4). 

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• Lions’ cup half full