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JOHANNESBURG – A look at the results, statistics, facts and figures of the 2018 Super Rugby competition suggests that there is not much separation between the Lions and the Waratahs before the semifinal today at Ellis Park
Jacques van der Westhuyzen matched the teams, and found the Lions could have just the advantage …
The Back-Three
This is a division of the all-Springbok all-out wing against the trio of Tahs, including Israel Folau and tester Taqele Naiyaravoro.
There is not much to choose between them, Ruan Combrinck and Andries Coetzee being perhaps better than anyone in the back of the three. 19659002] In attack, there is danger in each player in both outfits. Under the high ball, the Tahs could be stronger, while the Lions men would be stronger on the defensive.
Score: Lions 8/10, Waratahs 8/10
The Midfielder
The Inner Center The battle between Harold Vorster, underrated but extremely talented, and Kurtley Beale, the star of the Waratahs of Wallata , will be fascinating to watch.
On this day, Vorster has no equal in SA, its exemplary racing lines. Beale however, with his step, his races, his pace, is in a clbad of its own.
Lionel Mapoe is the quiet and experienced pro who knows his way through a hole, but let's not forget the Curtis of the Tahs. Rona, a man to score closely.
Score: Lions 7, Waratahs 8
The Halfbacks
Again, there is not much between the two combinations. The Lions duo of Elton Jantjies and Ross Cronjé are most excited to play at Ellis Park in the Lions colors, and have just come second best at home. If they are in song, the Lions will win
But Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps are also two experienced operators, and players who run everything the Tahs do. It will be essential to kick all players, and Lions may have the advantage here.
Score: Lions 8, Waratahs 7
The Loose Trio
Both teams miss key figures – Lions Jaco Kriel, who has not played all season, and also Cyle Brink, who's injured on the weekend latest; The Waratahs captain Michael Hooper, who is injured and is a huge blow to them.
The Lions played by choosing a third lock in Lourens Erasmus on the flank, but in Kwagga Smith and Warren Whiteley, they experimented with artists who would have to shade
Score: Lions 8, Waratahs 6
The Five Tight
In Wallaby stars Sekope Kepu and Rob Simmons and the powers Tolu Latu and Jed Holloway, the Tahs pack a punch in the tight-five, but they will not match the star-studded Lions.
Ruan Dreyer is a scrum-time machine, Franco Mostert is the highest-ranking grafter of the second row, and then there is Malcolm Marx, the best hooker on the planet. The Lions will dominate in advance because of their tight five.
Score: Lions 9, Waratahs 6
The Bench
Again, the Lions seem to have the advantage here and how much The replacements will be in what should be a quick game where the cool legs will be necessary towards the end.
Lions are a team that usually ends up strong, and in Dylan Smith, Hacjivah Dayimani, Marnus Schoeman, Dillon Smit and Courtnall Skosan, they pack real firepower for later
It will be interesting to see if the Tahs can maintain their badault in the depths of the game.
Score: Lions 7, Waratahs 6
Totals: Lions 47/60, Waratahs 41/60
#LIOvWAR | As we count the final hours before the grand semifinal of Vodacom Super Rugby, here is an interesting one-on-one encounter from both fights, @ rosscronje9 and Nick Phipps. #LetsUnite pic .twitter.com / KPumZQGbrG
– Emirates Lions (@LionsRugbyCo)
July 27, 2018
Prediction
Both teams have averaged five tries per game this season, so I would be very surprised if that was not a try again.
I think in Highveld dry air, both teams will play rugby.
The one who defends the best will win, and I think this team will be the Lions, obviously aided by the fact that they play at home. They will win by 10 in a landmark case.
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Teams For Ellis Park
Lions: Andries Coetzee, Ruan Combrinck , Lionel Mapoe, Harold Vorster, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Elton Jantjies, Ross Cronje, Warren Whiteley (captain), Lourens Erasmus, Kwagga Smith, Franco Mostert, Marvin Orie, Ruan Dreyer, Malcolm Marx, Jacques van Rooyen
Bench : Corné Fourie, Dylan Smith, Johannes Jonker, Hacjivah Dayimani, Marnus Schoeman, Dillon Smit, Courtney Skosan, Howard Mnisi.
Waratahs: Israel Folau, Alex Newsome, Curtis Rona, Kurtley Beale, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Bernard Foley (captain), Nick Phipps, Michael Wells, Will Miller, Ned Hanigan, Simmons Rob, Jed Holloway, Sekope Kepu, Tolu Latu, Tom Robertson. 19659002] Bench: Damien Fitzpatrick, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Paddy Ryan, Tom Staniforth, Brad Wilkin, J Gordon, Bryce Hegarty, Cam Clark.
Coup de shipment: 3:15 pm Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
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