Stalwarts implore Lions to stop purring against SA teams in URC: 'It's actually sad to see'
Two Lions legends firmly believe that the franchise can't deny it has a problem playing against fellow South African teams in the URC.
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Two Lions legends firmly believe that the franchise can't deny it has a problem playing against fellow South African teams in the URC.
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Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys said Saturday's United Rugby Championship opener against the Bulls at Ellis Park will be a Test of whether they've got over their South African derby hoodoo.