Lions aim to spoil unbeaten Stormers’ homecoming

WHEN a team like the Stormers are on a roll and winning, they can be there for the taking.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

With that mindset, the Lions will approach their United Rugby Championship derby with the Cape side on Saturday afternoon (3.30pm kickoff) at the DHL Stadium.

Their hosts are unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions this season, and the Johannesburg side will look to spoil their first home game in over two months. While the Lions come off back-toback losses in the European Challenge Cup, their last match in the URC was an away win against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

They believe what they achieved away from home against the Bulls can be repeated and it is one of the main reasons why they will pitch up in the Mother City with plenty of confidence.

Jaque Fourie, defence coach of the Lions, acknowledged that their opponents are playing good rugby at the moment and it will take a big effort from them this weekend to get the victory.

"We have nothing to lose, and we want to run the ball," Fourie proclaimed.