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Lions United Rugby Championship coach Ivan 'Cash' van Rooyen said the unfamiliarity of the European sides has worked in their favour in their home leg of the tournament. | Sport24news

In beating the Ospreys 45-15 at Ellis Park on Friday night, the Lions won their third consecutive home game against European opposition.

"We're playing against the unknown, and with the South African derbies, it was slightly tougher mentally to get up for the challenge," Van Rooyen said. "Edinburgh will play all of their internationals, whereas, with Ospreys, their internationals were on the bench.The Lions are now 11th on the 15-team log with five wins from 13 matches. Van Rooyen admitted the victory against the Ospreys was sweet, but ensuring the elimination of soft moments was the most satisfying thing for them

 

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