REACTION: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted his team were well below their best after suffering a crushing 15-57 defeat to the Bulls in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Francke Horn addressed their team's heavy 15-57 defeat to the Bulls in their United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld. The Bulls dominated proceedings by scoring eight tries to the Lions' two. Van Rooyen acknowledged that his side performed well below their standards, pointing out significant breakdowns in defense, ball retention, and scrum stability.
The Lions face a rapid turnaround as they travel to France on Monday to face La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup. Adding to their concerns, prop Sebastian Lombard suffered an early foot injury and is wearing a protective boot, leaving his availability uncertain. Van Rooyen emphasized the urgent need for collective defensive fixes ahead of challenging upcoming fixtures against La Rochelle, Leinster, and Ospreys.
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