Van Rooyen hails Lions’ supreme effort in dismantling Ulster

LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his team for a supreme effort in dismantling the previously unbeaten Ulster side 49-31 at Ellis Park yesterday.

- MIKE GREENAWAY

THE Lions' Eduan Keyter gets on offload away in their United Rugby Championship match against Ulster.

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It was hot and humid in the early afternoon encounter, and the Ulster side visibly tired as the Lions cranked up the pressure. The altitude also took its toll on the Irishmen.

“The guys played really well today,” Van Rooyen said.

“There was a lot of effort. As tough as it was for them at two o'clock in the afternoon, it was tough for us. But I think as the game progressed, we got more efficient, our error rate went down.”