It's back to basics for the Lions

Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi (right) said they will be going back to the basics of rugby in their training ahead of their Currie Cup final against Griquas this Saturday.

- Nicholas Zaal

The Lions are favourites after topping the table in the league phase and then thrashing Boland Cavaliers 67-19 in their semifinal at Ellis Park. They will host Griquas after the Kimberley side recorded their fifth consecutive win against the Cheetahs, 25-5 at home.

Nkosi said the Lions were solid against Boland in the first half, scoring six tries to lead 41-5 at the break. But Boland fought back in the second half despite a yellow card. Play became scrappy; the Lions added four more tries while Boland scored two more.