Lions find the missing roar

The Lions roared to a massive 60-10 win over Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday to qualify for the Challenge Cup knockouts, while the Cheetahs were hammered 68-21 by Lyon in France to see their campaign end with a whimper.

- Ross Roche

The Lions were thrilled to get over a difficult run of games, having lost five of their last six matches in all competitions, with all those defeats coming on the road. Getting back home and putting in a statement performance was just what they needed.

They ran in nine tries - four in the first-half - to have the bonus point wrapped up by the 26th minute, and a further five in the second-half, to run away with the match.