In-form Stormers eye Lions scalp


2020 Super Rugby 

Lions v Stormers 

Emirates Airline Park 
Johannesburg, South Africa
Saturday, 15 February 2020
Kick-off is at 15h05 
 
Lions will take on Stormers in the 2020 Super Rugby match at the Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
 
The South African giants clinched their first win in this year's competition when they defeated Australian side Reds 27-20 at home on February 8.
 
They are placed ninth on the overall standings - five points behind the leaders, Stormers. 
 
Ivan Van Rooyen - Lions coach
 
Lions will be looking to continue their good form against Stormers which will be their third match.
 
Ivan Van Rooyen, the Lions coach, says the team needs to keep its momentum going after defeating the Reds.

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“We need some continuity on attack ... the conditions were wet through and the Reds are a disruptive team,” Van Rooyen said on IOL.
 
“But we need to get the momentum going; it’s maybe not enough time spent together.”
 
Herschel Jantjies in action for Stormers
 
Meanwhile, Stormers registered their second win in this year's competition when they recorded a 13-0 win against their local rivals Bulls at home on February 8.
 
The South African outfit is placed at the top of the overall standings - a point above second-place Chiefs, who are a New Zealand side.
 
Stormers will be looking to record their third victory in the new season against Lions. 
 
The last time the Lions and Stormers clashed in the Super Rugby was on the 1st of June 2019.
 
Lions defeated Stormers 41-22 in a match which was played at the Emirates Airline Park. 
 

Head-to-Head (Last five Super Rugby matches)


Matches - 5
Lions wins - 4
Stormers wins - 1
Draws - 0
 

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Published: 02/13/2020