Van Rooyen: Lions must find another gear against Bulls

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen warned that his team must elevate their performance when they face the Bulls next week. Despite securing a 35-19 bonus-point victory over the Ospreys at Ellis Park to earn two wins from two United Rugby Championship matches, Van Rooyen insisted their display would not be sufficient for the upcoming Jukskei Derby.

After overcoming a 10-12 halftime deficit with a five-try second half, Van Rooyen emphasized the need for improved accuracy, set-piece execution, and physicality. He also noted that second-half substitutes Morné van den Berg and Quan Horn could potentially enter the starting lineup against Pretoria.