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Cardiff Overpowers Error-Prone Lions 33–20 in URC Opener

Costly turnovers proved decisive, with Italy next on a three-game tour.

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Lions loose forward WJ Steenkamp in action during the Currie Cup, says the team hopes to take inspiration from the Springboks to help them get over their final loss and start the URC with a win over Cardiff. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images
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Overview

  • The hosts finished with five tries to two at Arms Park, sealing the result with two late maul scores.
  • The Lions led 20-14 early in the second half after WJ Steenkamp scored from a five-metre scrum, then conceded three unanswered tries.
  • Cardiff centre Ben Thomas saw a dangerous clear-out upgraded to a red card via the bunker review, with the side restored to 15 after 20 minutes.
  • Match reports highlighted a rash of Lions turnovers and a predictable attacking shape, with the scrum cited as one of few positives.
  • The defeat follows the Lions’ Currie Cup final disappointment and opens a three-game away start to the URC, with Zebre and Benetton up next in Italy.