Van der Merwe's brace helps Lions to victory over Cardiff

Two tries from winger Edwill van der Merwe helped the Lions to a well deserved home victory over Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Sunday.

The Lions ran out 37-20 winners after leading 24-13 at half-time.

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Scorers

Lions

Tries: Morne van der Berg, Edwill van der Merwe (2), Vincent Tshituka

Conversions: Jordan Hendrikse (4)

Penalties: Jordan Hendrikse (3)

Cardiff

Tries: Aled Summerville, James Botham

Conversions: Jarrod Evans (2)

Penalties: Jarrod Evans (2)