RUGBY Live

Lions 2009 - Final - Sat 04 Jul

Live

Results

Coming Up

Live Commentary

  • S.Africa-Lions

    76'’ Replay after replay is shown and it is still not conclusive - such a close decision - the VIDEO REFEREE SAYS NO TRY! Foot was just in touch - that could have gone either way.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    73'’ (9-28) SA petulantly give away yet another penalty and Jones slots it over again - this is turning into a bit a rout and the Lions actually lead the aggregate score in this series.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    72'’ (9-25) Jones takes full advantage by kicking in between the posts and the match looks over now.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    71'’ Handbags involving a number of players after a little altercation between Brussouw and Mike Phillips. Brussouw is considered the trouble maker and the Lions have a penalty right in front of the posts. Looks a harsh decision though - Brussouw just pushed Phillips out of the mix.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    55'’ (6-22) TRY LIONS - Superb steal from Monye as he nicks a pass from Olivier to Kirchner on his own 22 and then explodes all the way under the posts. Jones converts too and surely the Lions have this in the bag now.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    45'’ Ohhh but the chance goes as Sheridan is charged with holding on right near the line. Great defence from SA though.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    40'’ (6-15) And now the Lions give away a penalty down the left. Steyn slices the post too so SA are handed a free three points just before the break.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    40'’ Great tackle by Flutey on Olivier - he then turns him over too and wins a penalty.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    37'’ First Scot to make a Test appearance this tour. Ross Ford has come on for a groggy looking Matthew Rees.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    33'’ (3-15) No drama this time as Jones converts the try.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    32'’ (3-13) TRY LIONS - The Lions turn the ball over in their own half and move it right to left at great pace. Riki Flutey kicks a ball over the top and chases it himself - it bounces back to him and he just flicks it back to Williams who can romp under the posts for his second try.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    26'’ (3-8)DISASTER FOR THE LIONS FROM THE CONVERSION - Right in front of the post Jones sees the ball drop off the tee on his run-up so no two points. To be fair looking at the try there might have been a block from Simon Shaw so perhaps they should be happy with the five.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    25'’ TRY FOR THE LIONS! Jamie Heaslip bulldozes himself through a few men - SA think they have him but he gets back up and continues the run and then he feeds Shane Williams who can run under the posts.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    24'’ Fine defence from the Lions in the end though. Olivier had found a couple of gaps and Ndungane nearly got in before Matthew Rees made a final tackle. The Lions then turned the ball over and Phillps cleared with a fine kick.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    12'’ (3-3) Shane Williams with that poor kick and then Jamie Heaslip hangs onto his man too long on the ground. Morne Steyn pops over an easy penalty and quick as you like we are level.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    9'’ (0-3) Lions pressure the South African scrum and force them up which leads to a penalty and Stephen Jones makes no mistake this time! The Lions take an early lead.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    80'’ Morne Styen has chance from 5m inside his own half to win the series. Steyn on target and Boks have won the series. 28-25. What a game. Epic is the only word to describe. Lions will feel they let it slip but got to hand it to the Boks for coming back. Thanks for joining us.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    80'’ Du Preez darts into Lions defence. Last chance maybe for Boks to reclaim the series. Steyn break first line and Jacobs almost clear but for tackle of Williams. Morne Steyn is in the pocket but his drop is short. Kearney kicks up field. Steyn replies, O'Gara responds and Boks earn penalty for O'Gara taking man out in the air.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    78'’ Williams tries to counter but is flattened by Brussow. Lions win penalty for high tackle Bekker on Stephen Jones continues attack. Jones has chance to level scores from touchline. And he does! What a kick! 25-25.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    74'’ Steyn adds conversion and Boks lead 25-22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    74'’ Boks lineout 15m from Lions line. Spies falttens O'Gara as Boks continue to attack. Boks work Fourie into space on the right wing, the replacement rides the tackle of Phillips and crashes over in the corner. Lions look out on their feet as ref goes to TMO - tough call. TMO is saying yes but touch judge asks again. Try and Boks lead 23-22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    73'’ Great tackle Bowe on Habana in midfield. But Boks still have ball and Lions under pressure. Shaw tackles high and ref awards penalty to Boks, who chose to go for the corner. Home side going for juggular here!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    72'’ O'Connell forces turnover but Brussow immediately forces pinches ball back for Boks. Shaw has been immense this game and despite his age is stil going strong.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    70'’ O'Gara and Martyn Williams on now.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    70'’ Lions have had to make all sorts of changes to their lineup but Burger a mile off side and Lions have kick right in front of goal. Jones nails kick and Lions lead by four. 22-18.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    69'’ Steyn lands penalty and Lions lead now by one point. 19-18.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    66'’ O'Driscoll is off and Shane Williams on as Boks pressure Lions in defence and earn penalty. Boks opt for quick tap but lose ball. Madness by Boks not taking kick on goal! Lions win penalty but Jones fails to find touch. Steyn chips ahead but Roberts claims ball, only for ref to award Boks penalty.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    64'’ Steyn adds conversion and Lions lead now just 19-15.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    64'’ Lions lineout not straight, Boks opt for scrum and Habana comes flying in off his wing and scores under posts. 19-13. Nice try as Boks right back in it.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    62’ Brussow on for Rossouw.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    62'’ O'Driscoll flattens Rossouw and both players look knackered. Rossouw got up but collapsed immediately, O'Driscoll is getting some treatment. Rossouw being taken off on buggy, O'Driscoll back in the fray. Good on the Irishman!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    61'’ Smit concedes penalty and Jones has chance to extend Lions lead. Not an easy one but he must get it from towards touchline. Beautiful kick moves Lions 19-8 ahead. What composure from the Llanelli man!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    59'’ Rossouw on for Smith, Bekker for Botha.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    58'’ Boks getting their hands more on the ball now and one has the feeling this is going to go down to the wire - the Lions are going to have to tackle themselves to a standstill and get more points too as Boks up the tempo.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    56'’ Fourie on for De Villiers.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    56'’ Habana almost clear as he cuts inside but Phillips makes a superb tackle after Spies missed by Croft.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    55'’ O'Driscoll and Roberts both make inroads into Boks defence. Lions recycle but Lions knock on in midfield. Match has gone a little flat as Morne Steyn comes on for Pienaar.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    53'’ Jonjes chips ahead and Habana knocks on, but ref calls Lions back for offside. Another chance for Pienaar. Looks like Alun-Wyn Jones was man penalised, but Pienaar again misses. Another let off for Lions as Pienaar looks to be cracking under the pressure. That one was right in front of posts and six points have now gone begging.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    50'’ Ref having a word now with Botha and Sheridan for constant verbals between the two.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    48'’ High tackle Rees on Burger and Boks have penalty just inside Lions half. Pienaar to have a shot at goal but the fly-half scuffs it and score remains 16-8.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    45'’ Botyh props off the field now. Alun-Wyn Jones on but there will be uncontested scrums now.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    45'’ Jenkins has taken another knock to his face during tackle with O'Driscoll on Habana. The prop is leaving the field and Sheridan back on.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    45'’ Lions being stretched here as Boks string together series of attacks. So far the tackling good and Lions force turnover allowing Jones to kick downfield. Steyn outside 22 but gets away with his kick to touch.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    44'’ Du Preez takes lovely high ball and Boks kick deep downfield. Fitzgerald back to clear. Boks break down the right but Lions counter-ruck superbly and force turnover. Habana smashed by O'Driscoll as Boks trty to counter.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    42'’ Another glorious take by Kearney, who swivels and finds another lovely touch back on Boks 22 line. The boy is on fire.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    41'’ Pienaar starts the second half.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    40'’ Boks concede free-kick from lineout and Lions allowed to clear danger. Lions scrum very solid as they spin ball to the right, Jones loops O'Driscoll and is clear but ref penalises for crossing and Boks have penalty. A chance for Steyn from his own half and this time it's on target. Fine kick as he cuts Lions lead to 16-8.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    38'’ Habana smashes Bowe from the kickoff but Lions retain possession and Jones kicks downfield. Boks reply and Kearny again takes another supebr catch, but Roberts kick for touch is straight out and Boks have lineout in Lions 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    36'’ Lions pick and drive their way towards Boks try-line. Jones drops back into the pocket and nails a lovely drop goal. 16-5. Well played by the Lions.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    34'’ Another great scrum from Lions and they pinch ball before Burger steals it back. Lions force turnover and work Fiztgerald into space on the left wing with some lovely hands. He feeds the ball back inside and O'Driscoll is hauled down. But Lions are on front foot here!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    31'’ Pienaar tackled by Roberts and O'Driscoll in quickly to earn Lions penalty. The Ireland skipper is so good in defence. Jenkins back on for Sheridan as Kearny finds lovely touch on Boks 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    29'’ Good counter rucking from Lions and they force turnover. Pienaar sends up high ball but Kearny takes it quite superbly, feeds O'Driscoll and the centre kicks ahead. Lovely stuff from the Lions full-back.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    27'’ Nice drive from Sheridan sets up Lions attacking position in middle of field. The big prop takes it again but this time he's pinged for holding on. Good effort though, but it allows Boks to kick down to Lions 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    25'’ High charge Pietersen on Kearny. Daft from the Boks wing as Kearny was stuck in corner and had nowhere the go. Jones kicks 40m donwfield.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    22'’ O'Driscoll loose pass intercepted by Habana and the wing almost gets away. Shaw high tackle in enusing Boks attack and home side have penalty. Steyn handed ball as it's a long chance. It has the legs but is wide.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    19'’ Fasntastic scrum by Lions and Jones gets the better of the Beast and earns Lions a penalty. Stunning from the Wales prop! Boks concede penalty at lineout and Jones kicks Lions down to Boks 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    18'’ Lovely box kick from Phillips but Bowe knocks on as he challenges Spies. Bowe buzzing at the moment as scrums set for the first time. Cross kick from Pienaar superbly claimed by Pietersen, who chips ahead and Fitzgerald forced to touch down. 5m scrum for Boks.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    15'’ Phillips dummmies and goes as Lions attack into Boks 22. Wallace continues drive and Boks are offside. Easy chance for Jones and he makes it 13-5.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    13'’ Somehow Pienaar misses conversion and it remains 10-5.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    12'’ Boks win throw comfrotably, Du Preez runs at Lions defence and pops ball up for Pietersen who glides through for Boks opening try. Nicely created from set piece. 10-5.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    11'’ Heaslip crashes into the Boks backs and sets up ball. Jenkins takes ball into Boks midfield but is pinged for not releasing. Looks a tad harsh as Jenkins's hands were not on the ball. Boks kick down towards Lions 22 as Burger comes on to boos of Lions fans.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    9'’ The Lions always said they felt they had the Boks in the backs and it's proving as much so far.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    8'’ Jones adds the conversion and Lions lead 10-0. What a start from the Lions!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    7'’ All Lions here. Great Jones offload to Kearny and the Irishman shows great composure as he dummies the defence and slides over in the corner. Lions lead 8-0.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    5'’ Boks charged down and the Lions have them rattled here. Sadly ball does not break for the visitors, but the pressure is all on the Boks here.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    5'’ Bit of afters between O'Driscoll and Matfield as scuffle breaks out. O'Driscoll penalised but Boks miss touch and Fiztgerald launches high ball.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    4'’ Kearny takes fine catch and launches counter from deep. Rees is on his shoulder but sadly spills ball as Lions move deep into Boks 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    3'’ Jones on target and Lions lead 3-0. Great start!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    2'’ Croft wins throw and Boks penalised for offside as Shaw takes ball into midfield.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    1'’ Boks take kick-off and launch early rolling maul and earn penalty. Good start for Springbok pack and worrying for the Lions.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    1'’ Big day for French referee Christophe Berdos as he starts the game, with Jones kicking off for the Lions.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    80'’ de Waal lines up kick from touchline as rain continues to fall. Chance for Eboks to tie the game but it's a very tough kick. Fasntastic kick from de Waal earns Eboks a draw at the death. 13-13 as final whistle goes. Thanks for joining us.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    80'’ Eboks win throw and van de Meerwe goes close. Eboks spread ball wide and Demas dives over in the corner. 13-11. Well-worked try.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    79'’ Eboks trying to run the ball at every opportunity. Lions concede penalty and Rose kicks for corner. Last chance for the Eboks who have lineout deep in Lions 22.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    77'’ Ref has enough of scrum collapsing and awards Lions penalty just outside Eboks 22. Chance for Hook to extend Lions lead, which he does nicely. 13-6 Lions.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    75'’ Mears on for Ford.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    75'’ Lovely take from Earls who then finds gorgeous touch finder 50m into Eboks 22.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    73'’ Demas on for Basson.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    73'’ Hook wends his way through coupe of tackles and feeds Monye. Ball recycled but D'Arcy knocks on slippery ball.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    71'’ Eboks pushing the Lions here and they will need to show some character to keep them out. Eboks trying to impress to make full South African squad and Ellis breaks free from scrum. Lovely pick up and feed by Shaw as Lions make 50m downfield.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    70'’ Hook takes high ball nicely but is caught in possession and Eboks win scrum down in Lions 22. Good attacking position here for Eboks as Vickery goes down for his first scrum since the first Test nightmare.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    68'’ Wallace on for Powell.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    67'’ Vickery on for Hayes to loud cheers from Lions fans.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    67'’ Stunning kick from Hook pins Eboks back into their 22 again.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    65'’ Monye on for Fiztgerald.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    64’ Botes on for Deysel, van der Merwe for Sykes and Adams for Vermaak.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    64'’ Nice grubber from Shane Williams forces Eboks back deep into their 22.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    62'’ Eboks attack through midfield and Lions concede penalty. Deysel takes quick tap and bursts into Lions 22. Lions concede another penalty for high tackle by Powell and Eboks this time opt for goal. Rose pulls his kick and Lions let off. Maybe they should have allowed de Waal to take a shot?

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    60'’ Hook kicks long but it's too long and ball goes dead and hands Eboks scrum back in Lions half. Lions need to tighten their game up here!

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    59'’ Hook slices high ball and then tries too hard to make something happen with D'Arcy and ball is knocked on.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    57'’ Shaw on for Hines.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    56'’ De Waal pins Lions back into their 22. Eboks getting the better of kicking game this evening and as result have had better territory for past 15 minutes.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    55'’ Shane Williams takes lovely mark and then finds superb touch after taking quick tap. Class from the Wales wing.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    54'’ De Waal on for van Rensberg, Liebenberg for Maku as the rain gets heavier again.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    53'’ Lions pick and drive to within 10m of Eboks line. SD'Arcy turned over and Eboks try to counter but pass from Newman to Kirchner is forward. Loose from the centre and missed opportunity by Lions!

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    51'’ Obstruction from Vermeulen on O'Callaghan and O'Gara kicks penalty to touch on Eboks 22. Hines wins lineout and Lions roll their way into Eboks 22. Lions retain possession well but service to Ellis and Hook is poor.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    50'’ Rose makes no mistake and Lions lead cut to 10-6. Game on.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    49'’ Eboks win lineout and maul into Lions 22. Earls struggles to claim high ball and Hook forced to touch down. 5m scrum for Eboks. Lions hit scrum well and wheel it round, ref asks for another reset. Rose tries to dummy his way through but is smashed back by Flutey. Lions offside and Eboks have kick in front of posts.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    45'’ O'Callaghan takes advantage of Eboks lineout problem but TMO rules Potgieter got touch down first. Good effort from the second row.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    45'’ Lions maul well defended but O'Gara finds lovely touch in Eboks half, just as he is replaced by Hook.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    43'’ Good scrum from Lions and Ellis finds lovely touch in Eboks half. Well played from the Tigers number nine.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    41'’ Rose restarts and Ellis makes hash of catching the ball. Powell and O'Gara half clear up but Eboks claims possession and Rose drop goal attempt sliced wide.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    40'’ Eboks kicking has really picked up and they are really testing Earls in these conditions. The Munsterman is doing pretty well considering conditions but the Eboks strategy is getting them back into this game.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    38'’ Nifty play from Earls as he keeps ball in play deep in his 22 and manages to clear up field. Basson counters down left wing for Eboks but Lions force turnover.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    37'’ Rose on target this time and cuts Lions' lead to 10-3.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    36'’ Eboks tap penalty in their 22 and move ball wide to Vulindlu on right wing. Fitzgerald tackle is good and Eboks concede scrum for forward pass. Vermaak pinches Lions ball off Ellis and breaks into Lions 22. Lions hands in the ruck and Eboks have penalty.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    34'’ Lovely work from D'Arcy as the centre forces turnover. Eboks concede penalty and Martyn Williams taps and goes. Lions support is good with Ford and Earls makes decent ground down the right.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    33'’ Lions have scrum in Eboks half and Powell picks up and goes. Beats first tackle of Vermeulen but the Eboks number eight makes another effort and tackles Powell into touch.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    32'’ Lions pick and drive but Eboks force turnover before Deysel flattens O'Gara as the fly-half tries to tackle.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    30'’ Another knock on and Lions win pernalty at scrum for du Preez illegal scrummaging. O'Gara finds touch in Eboks half. Williams wins lineout and well-worked moved allows Ellis to burst through Eboks lineout, but the scrum-half just couldn't find his support runners. Unlucky.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    29'’ Eboks work space for Vulindlu but pass is forward. O'Gara chips Eboks respond and Lions caught offside, allowing Rose to find touch midway in Lions' half.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    24'’ Ellis scrabbles ball nicely to O'Gara after Lions defend high ball well. O'Gara finds lovely touch in Eboks half.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    23'’ Lions get free kick at scrum and O'Gara puts up high ball, but it's too long and Kirchner makes good mark and hoofs up field. Powell charges back into Eboks defence with typical speed and agression.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    20'’ Almost impossible kick for Rose as he pulls his effort wide.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    17'’ Vermeulen prominent again with his driving as he bursts through Fitzgerald tackle. Lions turn over but knock on and Eboks have scrum down - first of the evening. Payne goes down twice and Eboks have penalty for not binding.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    16'’ O'Gara adds conversion and Lions lead 10-0.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    15'’ Flutey charges down Eboks kick after passage of aerial ping pong. Lions recycle and lovely step from Earls and the full-back snipes over. Lions 8-0.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    11'’ Ideal position for rolling maul and Lions will have to take care here. They contest it well and first wave halted. Eboks continue attack but concede penalty for going off their feet. Good defence from Worlsey and O'Callaghan.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    11'’ Eboks on the offensive now and some decent drives, especiallty from Vermuelen. Rose chips through and Earls down well but forced into touch a metre from Lions try line.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    9'’ Easy chance for O'Gara and the fly-half this time makes no mistakes. Lions lead 3-0.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    8'’ Lions keep it tight and Ellis has a snipe. Ball recycled but Powell turned over. Clearance kick charged down and Eboks claims ball and kick upfield. Earls feeds Williams and the Wales wing dances through a few tackles as Lions launch counter attack. Fitzgerald continues move deep into Eboks 22 and home side concede penalty for coming in wrong side.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    5'’ Another penalty from Eboks and O'Gara finds excellent touch deep in their 22. Good response from the Irishman.

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    4'’ O'Gara tries to make sniping break and Eboks penalised for playing ball off their feet. Chance for Lions to take early lead but O'Gara snatches his effort from in front of the posts. Bad miss!!

  • E. Springboks-Lions

    1'’ A great atmosphere in Newlands as ref Alain Rolland starts the game and o'Gara kicks off.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    80'’ Lions try to break through midfield but Boks defence good and they force penalty for Lions failing to release. Pienaar kicks for touch and one line out left.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    78'’ O'Driscoll down but thankfully up again. Jones kick for corner too conservative! Boks knock on at lineout and Lions have scrum.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    78'’ Roberts breaks tackle in midfield but unable to find Bowe in support - so close! Boks kick long and O'Driscoll chips ahead. Boks penalised for offside and Jones kicks for corner.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    77'’ Jones kicks downfield and Januarie makes glaring knock on in his own half. Is this the Lions last chance?

  • S.Africa-Lions

    76'’ Jones adds conversion to make it 26-21.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    75'’ Heaslip picks up and feeds Roberts on the crash. The centre is just held up. But Lions recycle ball and Phillips darts ocver. 26-19 - game on!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    74'’ Spies knocks on after picking up at scrum 5m from his line. Lions have put in. Boks feeling the heat now, but they know they are still 12 points clear. Lions must score. Monye almost clear, ref awards another penalty and Lions opt for scrum.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    72'’ Lions keep on attacking. Another try now would make it very interesting. Boks concede another penalty and Phillips takes quick tap. Ball is recycled and spun wide to Monye, who cuts inside for what looks like certain try only for Fourie to knock ball clear.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    69'’ Lions keep on battering Boks line. Roberts and O'Driscoll again prominant and the Irishman pops ball up for Croft to go over for his second try. Well played. 26-14.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    66'’ Boks concede another penalty - and why not. Lions need to score tries and they know the Boks know they won't kick. Williams on for Wallace.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    65'’ More Boks replacements: Carstens for Mtawarira, Steenkamp for Smit and Steyn for Pienaar.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    64'’ Roberts almost breaks through again, ball is recycled and O'Driscoll cross kicks for Bowe but the wing is forced into touch.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    64'’ Lions attacking deep in Boks 22, but tackling is fierce and they are not getting quick ball. Boks offside and Lions have penalty in front of posts. O'Connell opts for scrum.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    61'’ Roberts and O'Driscoll double tackle on Pietersen forces turnover and ball spread to Bowe out wide on the right. Lions awarded penalty and Jones kicks them into Boks 22. They must score here!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    60'’ Lovely touch by Pienaar pins Lions back into their 22 for lineout 5m from their try-line.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    57'’ Bekker on for Botha and Fourie for De Villiers.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    57'’ High ball from Du Preez taken superbly by Kearney under pressure from Habana.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    56'’ Bowe comes off his wing on lovely line but unable to find his support runners. Lions have scrum down but ref reverses decision for Rees punch.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    55'’ Lions stringing together some phases here but not really making any ground. Rboerts makes half break in midfield but again the Boks tackling is good. Monye hands off Smit to make some space but Lions going sideways.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    52'’ Rossouw on for Brussow.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    50'’ Rees on for Mears.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    49'’ Attacking scrum for Lions and again Roberts and O'Driscoll combine to make inroads in Boks midfield. Wallace makes good ground, Phillips dummies and goes for the line. Has he got it down? Ref goes to TMO and it looks like Phillips lost control. Scrum five to Boks.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    47'’ Pienaar adds conversion and Lions trail 26-7.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    46'’ Lions concede another penalty and Boks opt for the corner. That's confidence for you. Boks going for jugular here. They win throw and launch another rolling maul, Lions can't stop them and Brussow touches down for their second try. 24-7.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    45'’ Adam Jones on for Vickery.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    44'’ Superb touch from Kearney moves Lions back into Boks half, but hosts' lineout is so well drilled that they take throw and launch rolling maul up field. 10m, 20m, 30m and Lions cannot halt them! Finally ref awards penalty. Lions pack getting taken to cleaners here! Boks kick for touch in Lions 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    42'’ Du Plessis snags Vickery around the neck and Lions win penalty. Jones finds touch on halfway, but Boks pinch throw, again!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    41'’ Roberts chases kick off and Lions win ball. But Wallace caught in midfield and concedes penalty for holding on.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    41'’ What can the Lions do to reverse the trend in this half? For a start they can up the tempo and cut out the penalties at the scrum. Jones gets the game restarted.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    38'’ Lions again penalised at scrum and again Vickery is ruled guilty party. That's three times now and the England prop gets warning from ref. Thankfull for Lions Pienaar off target with kick on goal.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    38'’ Kearney on for Byrne.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    37'’ Knock on from O'Driscoll and Boks spin ball wide to Pietersen, who makes ground on the right wing. But ball is knocked on and ref awards scrum despite Stephen Jones having ball in space!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    35'’ Pienaar from wide out makes it 19-7.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    35'’ Bowe caught deep in his own half and concedes penalty for holding on. Again the result of Pienaar's superior kicking.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    33'’ Pienaar from in front of the posts makes it 16-7.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    32'’ Lovely tackle Alun-Wyn Jones and Croft on Du Preez, who knocks on. That's the second time the scrum-half has been snagged. But Lions concede penalty for collapsing - looks like Vickery again - and Boks have chance to add to their total.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    28'’ O'Connell penalised at breakdown and Steyn has another long chance on goal. This time he pulls his kick badly.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    26'’ Lions spread ball wide and O'Driscoll looks to have broken free, but ref calls them back for crossing.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    25'’ Monye takes mark and his kick downfield is knocked on and they have scrum back on Boks 22.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    24'’ Jones adds converson and Lions are back in it at 13-7.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    23'’ Wallace goes down short side but Boks force him into touch easily. O'Connell pinches throw and ball is spread wide. Roberts breaks first tackle and feeds O'Driscoll, who cuts back inside. Pietersen stops O'Driscoll but pops the ball up for Croft who goes over for lovely try. 13-5.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    21'’ Du Preez is up again and ref penalises Croft for not using his arms in tackle. Chance for Steyn to extend Boks lead from wide out, which he does to make it 13-0.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    17'’ Lions lose another lineout and Pienaar finds superb touch on Lions 22. Mears needs to find his jumpers or the Lions will have no chance.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    16'’ Lovely line from Wallace as he bursts through Boks defense. Boks pinch ball but concede penalty after superb tackle by Jenkins on Habana. Difficult kick and again Jones just wide.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    12'’ Croft again chases restart but this time Steyn takes ball well and gets scrum, which Pienaar clears for touch near halfway.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    11'’ Pienaar punishes Lions and makes it 10-0.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    10'’ Lions get murdered in the scrum and Boks awarded penalty and chance to extend lead. Mtawarira got the better of Vickery there.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    8'’ Big scrum for the Lions. Phillips goes one way and Heaslip spins ball to blind side. Ball goes through the hands and Monye goes over in the corner. Ref goes to video official and it looks like De Villiers has got a hand under the ball! Brilliant defence from the centre as ref rules 22m drop out.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    6'’ Pienaar adds the conversion and Boks lead 7-0. Steyn knocks on restart under pressure from Croft and Lions have good attacking scrum.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    5'’ Boks pinch Lions lineout and spread ball wide. Pienaar puts thropugh grubber and Pietersen forces Monye and Byrne into desperate defence. Scrum five Boks and after several phases skipper Smit powers over for opening try. 5-0 Boks. Not the start the Lions wanted!!!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    3'’ Tough kick for Jones from way out on the right. Nice strike but the ball slides just wide and Steyn replies with touch finder into Lions half. Huge kick - 65m!

  • S.Africa-Lions

    2'’ Matfield claims first lineout and du Preez puts up high ball. Monye takes it comfortably but the Boks chasers are offside and Lions have an early penalty. O'Connell opts to go for goal.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    1'’ O'Drsicoll claims kick off and finds a good touch in Boks half. Brilliant kick from the centre.

  • S.Africa-Lions

    1'’ This is it. Pienaar gets the game underway and switches sides.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    72'’ The conversion is missed, sliding right of the posts.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    71'’ TRY KINGS!!! Flanker Mbiyozo goes over in the right corner and the home side have their reward for a full-blooded performance.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    69'’ O'Gara slots an easy conversion. The Lions have a 20-3 lead.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    69'’ PENALTY TRY!! Persistent infringements from the home side and referee Nigel Owens has seen enough! The Lions score again.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    65'’ Shane Williams was deemed too unwell to start, but he now replaces Ugo Monye on the Lions wing!

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    64'’ O'Gara... it has the distance but bounces back off the left-hand upright! It remains 3-13.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    54'’ Mzwandile Stick is on for Wylie Human. Meanwhile, a Mexican wave makes its way around the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    51'’ O'Gara drills the conversion and the Lions have a 13-3 lead - is that a decisive moment in a hitherto low-scoring game?

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    51'’ IT IS A TRY!! The Kings might not like it, but the video referee rules in the tourists' favour. It looked like the Englishman fumbled the ball forwards before touching down but the score stands!

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    45'’ After waiting a age, O'Gara eventually kicks the ball goalwards and it splits the uprights perfectly! The Lions lead!

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    42'’ Hougaard is forced off with what looks like a nasty injury to the right knee.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    41'’ Second half under way, and almost immediately Hougaard goes down injured for the Kings.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    40'’ Missed it! Another poor effort as the kick drifts wide to the left and also drops a little short. The Lions will be lucky to get into half-time on level terms.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    27'’ It's an easy kick for O'Gara from just left of centre, and the Irishman duly slots it. 3-3.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    23'’ Sensational break by Earls who beats two men and spins it wide to Fitzgerald on the left wing... but it is a forward pass! That should have been a try for the Lions...

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    20'’ Lions drive towards the try line, but five metres out they are penalised for not releasing and a golden chance goes begging!

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    16'’ Look at Engels go!! The big prop charges down the left wing and looks for contact... great tackle by Montye to put him down.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    13'’ Another injury worry for the Lions. Hook now comes off and looks groggy - Ronan O'Gara replaces him.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    11'’ Awful kick by Van der Westhuyzen!! It falls well short - what on earth happened there? It was well within his range.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    8'’ Hook looks OK but there is a change for the Lions up front - Adam Jones on for Euan Murray at prop.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    2'’ The fly-half makes no mistake and the Lions fall 3-0 early on.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

    1'’ Game on! Jaco van der Westhuyzen kicks off and the Lions take it. Already it is apparent just how much sand there is on this playing surface.

  • Southern Kings-Lions

      We are in Port Elizabeth for the British and Irish Lions' final warm-up game ahead of the first Test against South Africa. It is a game nobody wants to play in many ways, at it means selection at the weekend is unlikely. England's Ugo Monye has come in for the unwell Shane Williams.

  • W. Province-Lions

    76'’ PENALTY LIONS! What a fantastic kick from James Hook as he absolutely tonks the ball after Moller collapses the scrum. That was huge from the Welshman - it only just past the half-way line!

  • W. Province-Lions

    63'’ TRY WESTERN PROVINCE! Great play from Pietersen, who was on fire for the Stormers near the end of the Super 14 season, does well to exploit the gap down the left wing to and skid over the line

  • W. Province-Lions

    58'’ PENALTY WESTERN PROVINCE! Williams follows good with bad as he concedes the penalty that allows De Waal to get back within one score range

  • W. Province-Lions

    55'’ TRY LIONS! Excellent from the Lions as Martyn Williams touches down after a very patient build-up. Great work and a great preparation for the first Test as the Lions look set to grind out this match

  • W. Province-Lions

    54'’ The Lions drive forward after a successful line-out from O'Callaghan. This is good for the Lions, very good as they continue to push for the line

  • W. Province-Lions

    47'’ PENALTY WESTERN PROVINCE! The Lions have re-started all that well after the interval and hand Western Province yet another penalty chance which De Waal takes this time. They are just three points behind again now

  • W. Province-Lions

    41'’ Western Province gets the second half back underway ...

  • W. Province-Lions

    40'’ PENALTY LIONS! Sheridan is caught playing the ball off his feet as the hooter sounds and De Waal thumps the penalty between the posts for the last score of the half

  • W. Province-Lions

    35'’ CONVERSION! This time Jones does add the conversion from the opposite wing and the tourists are firmly in control

  • W. Province-Lions

    34'’ TRY LIONS! More great work from Bowe, who surely has just nailed in his starting spot next week. The Ireland international forces his way past Grant before running into trouble. But instead of panicing, Bowe puts up an outstanding pass that just seems to hover in the air until the fast-approaching Monye can get up to the ball and dive over the line for the second try

  • W. Province-Lions

    28'’ TRY LIONS! Fantastic from the Lions on the re-start as Tommy Bowe uses all his strength to burst through the Western Province defence before touching down despite having to force his way over the man holding him on the floor on his back

  • W. Province-Lions

    26'’ DROP GOAL WESTERN PROVINCE! The hosts opt to kick for touch for the penalty and push for the line but when it becomes clear the Lions defence is not going to let them through, Pietersen drops a goal to put his side back in the lead

  • W. Province-Lions

    18'’ DROP GOAL WESTERN PROVINCE! Powell has some sort of beef with a Western Province in the maul but the hosts don't let it bother them as De Waal drops back and thumps a drop goal between the posts. Great kick from the South African

  • W. Province-Lions

    9'’ PENALTY LIONS! Jones gives his side the lead after Blaauw is penalised at the scrum. You wouldn't describe that as a good kick from Jones but it doesn't the trick and the Lions have the lead for the first time today

  • W. Province-Lions

    6'’ PENALTY LIONS! It's slightly easier kicking in the direction the Lions are this half on account of the swirling wind being ever so slightly less against them and Jones sends his ball staight as a die between the posts to level up

  • W. Province-Lions

    3'’ PENALTY WESTERN PROVINCE! After a spot of bother keeping the ball on the kicking tee, De Waal thumps the ball as hard as he can and it just about beats the wind and goes over the bar. Very good kick considering the circumstances

  • W. Province-Lions

    1'’ Stephen Jones gets the clash underway for the Lions ...

  • Sharks-Lions

    80'’ Sharks looking to play their way out of defence but Lions keep knocking them back. Last play of the game as hooter goes. Heaslip forces turnover, Wallace bursts towards try line and Sharks concede another penalty. Heaslip takes quick tap and crashes over. Well played the number eight! 37-3 Lions.

  • Sharks-Lions

    79'’ Hook on for O'Gara as Lions go for one more score.

  • Sharks-Lions

    78'’ Williams chips ahead and tries top launch counter attack from defence. Welsh wing is brought down and Kaplan yellow cards Daniel for a trip. Both sides down to 14 men now.

  • Sharks-Lions

    77'’ Sharks kick for corner and launch attack from lineout. Lions defence good but concede another penalty for offside. Penalties spoling end of this contest as Lions look to keep Sharks try-less.

  • Sharks-Lions

    69’ McLeod on for Kockott at scrum-half for Sharks.

  • Sharks-Lions

    68’ Vickery now on for Adam Jones, and Blair for Phillips.

  • Sharks-Lions

    68'’ O'Gara adds conversion and Lions now 32-3 up.

  • Sharks-Lions

    68'’ Lovely hand off by Byrne as he breaks through Sharks defensive line before cutting back in to score Lions' fourth try. Well played the full-back. Lions lead 30-3.

  • Sharks-Lions

    64'’ Shaw on for O'Connell and Flutey for Roberts, who is getting some treatment on his right shoulder.

  • Sharks-Lions

    64'’ Roberts again breaks first tackle and sets up another Lions attack. the Wales centre has had another supber game tonight.

  • Sharks-Lions

    61'’ O'Gara adds conversion to make it 25-3.

  • Sharks-Lions

    60'’ Lions break free up left wing through O'Driscoll after good hands from Croft and Byrne. O'Driscoll fixes Terblanche and feeds Fitzgerald to go over in corner for Lions third try. Well played. 23-3.

  • Sharks-Lions

    59'’ O'Connell caught in possession and concedes penalty for not releasing. Lions defence is good and Sharks unable to make much ground.

  • Sharks-Lions

    56'’ Cilliers on for Carstens.

  • Sharks-Lions

    53'’ Lions enjoying sustained attack as O'Gara chip is gathered by Byrne. But full-back is held up 10m short. Ref warns Sharks flanker Botes for multiple infringements after awarding penalty to Lions for him not rolling away in tackle. O'Gara from in front of posts adds the three points and Lions lead 18-3.

  • Sharks-Lions

    51'’ Another scrum collapses and this time Kaplan penalises du Plessis, allowing O'Gara to find touch in Sharks 22.

  • Sharks-Lions

    49'’ Huge kick out of defence by Byrne mvoes Lions all way into Sharks 22. sharks clear their lines but Byrne launches counter, which Roberts continues with another typical burst. O'Gara chips ahead but Lions earn penalty. Fly-half should have held on to it, he's kicking too much tonight, but he at least makes Sharks pay with successful penalty. 15-3 Lions.

  • Sharks-Lions

    44'’ Sharks spread ball wide and O'Connell penalised for playing ball off his feet. Another chance on goal for Kockott. Looked another poor decision by Kaplan, but Lions earn reprieve as kick falls short.

  • Sharks-Lions

    42'’ Lions set up attacking position through Heaslip drive, Phillips dummies and weaves his way over from 30m for lovely try. Well played the scrum-half. 12-3 Lions.

  • Sharks-Lions

    41'’ O'Gara gets the second half underway. What can the Lions produce in this 40 minutes?

  • Sharks-Lions

    38'’ O'Gara again goes for crossfield kick. Williams fails to take ball, Byrne dives on loose ball and looks to have injured himself as he touches down. Ref goes to video official who rules knock on by Williams.

  • Sharks-Lions

    37'’ Wallace pinches another Sharks lineout and Lions move ball to Byrne out wide. Full-back hauled down inches short but big hit by Heaslip on Deysel earns Lions 5m scrum.

  • Sharks-Lions

    35'’ Kaplan awards another penalty to Sharks for Jenkins collapsing. Don't know how the ref saw that as he was other side of the scrum!

  • Sharks-Lions

    34'’ Lions continue to batter Sharks defence. Wallace has been held up just short, Alun-Wyn Jones also goes close as Lions earn scrum 5m from Sharks line.

  • Sharks-Lions

    33'’ Nice loop by O'Driscoll and o'Gara but final pass goes astray. But Lions continue attack, with Mears making an excellent incursion to within 2m of Sharks line.

  • Sharks-Lions

    33'’ Penalty to Lions after good scragging by O'Connell. Kaplan warns Sharks as O'Gara finds another touch in Sharks 22.

  • Sharks-Lions

    29'’ Jones wins throw at front of lineout but knocks on. Kaplan penalises Jenkins for collapsing scrum and Sharks have first chance for points. Kockott on target to cut Lions lead to 7-3.

  • Sharks-Lions

    25'’ Willaims puts Fitzgeald clear but ref calls them back for forward pass. Fitzgerald looks up for this game as Lions scrum puts the squeeze on.

  • Sharks-Lions

    25'’ O'Gara adds conversion and Lions lead 7-0.

  • Sharks-Lions

    23'’ Phillips dummies and goes for the line. Scrum-half feeds Heaslip, who's held up but Mears crosses for first try of the game. Well played Lions. 5-0.

  • Sharks-Lions

    22'’ Lions forwards taking game to Sharks with pick and drives. Sharks concede penalty and O'Gara finds touch 10m from Sharks line. Lions need something from this position!

  • Sharks-Lions

    20'’ Sharks on the attack but O'Driscoll intercepts. He's got 70m to go and Mvovo does well to hunt him down. Shame O'Driscoll didn't put his ears back instead of looking for support!

  • Sharks-Lions

    18'’ Swanepoel off injured, Mvovo on.

  • Sharks-Lions

    18'’ Sharks on the attack now after Kockott takes quick tap penalty. Terblanche finds good touch in Lions 22.

  • Sharks-Lions

    15'’ Lions continue to stretch Sharks defence but again concede penalty for holding on, this time two metres from Sharks' try-line. Not sure ref Joanthan Kaplan is going to do them any favours this evening!

  • Sharks-Lions

    12'’ Sharks concede penalty at 5m scrum and Heaslip takes quick tap. Ball held up and another scrum to Lions. Sharks win one against the head and launch counter attack. Terblanche kick goes way long and Lions have attacking scrum back in Sharks' half.

  • Sharks-Lions

    8'’ Lions pinch lineout and Wallace sets up attack. Roberts makes superb charge through Sharks midfield but final pass from O'Driscoll to Fiztgerald is poor and chance goes begging.

  • Sharks-Lions

    7'’ Lions again attack Sharks line from lineout. First wave repelled by Muller. Phillips slow to get ball out and Sharks grab possession before Lions penalised for going over the top. Another chance goes begging as Phillips delays his pass.

  • Sharks-Lions

    6'’ Lions win another lineout and spin ball nicely to Fitzgerald on opposite wing. Sharks keep the Irishman out and O'Gara goes for cross kick, but there's no one out wide. Carstens concedes touch and Lions get a break!

  • Sharks-Lions

    4'’ Croft takes clean lineout, and Lions drive towards Sharks line. Sharks defence is good and the hosts win scrum for holding ball up. Wasted chance for the Lions!

  • Sharks-Lions

    3'’ Lions forward get some early momentum and manage to secure a penalty in the Sharks half. A difficult kick in the swirling wind so O'Connell asks O'Gara to go for the corner. Brave decision.

  • Sharks-Lions

    1'’ Terblanche kicks off for the Sharks, and the Lions struggle to take the ball cleanly in the swirling wind in Durban.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    79'’ Cheetahs win scrum and attack down the middle. Ball is recycled and Strydom goes for drop goal, but his kick is wide and Lions breath huge sigh of relief.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    77'’ Lions looking to retain possession and run down the clock. But they concede another penalty and Strydom finds touch deep in Lions half. Lions could lose this one if they're not careful!

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    75'’ D'Arcy on for Fitzgerald, who looks to have cramp.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    74'’ Floors makes a mess of the kick off and Lions have attacking scrum. But they lose possession yet again and Cheetahs almost break free.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    73'’ Cheetahs add conversion and Lions lead now just 26-24.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    73'’ Powell picks up from scrum and Ellis almost through the gap. Williams continues attack but ball is intercepted by Uys and the centre sprints clear from 70m to touch down and cut Lions lead to 26-22.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    69'’ Poor discipline from Ellis and Cheetahs have another chance to cut the lead. Strydom this time to take the kick but the replacement is also off target. Another let off for the Lions.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    68'’ Hines on for Worsley. Lock for a flanker? Mmmm.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    65'’ Lions stretching Cheetahs defence now. Williams and Byrne try to beat hosts on the outside, Lions forwards continue attack and Earls goes close. But Cheetahs pinch ball and kick dowfield where Worsley and Halfpenny make mess of claiming ball and concede penalty.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    63'’ Rees on for Ford, Jones for Murray.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    63'’ Lions force turn over and Ferris again shows his pace with a lovely break. The flanker feeds Earls but the centre has no room to move and is forced into touch.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    61'’ Lovely line from Byrne and the full-back sets up attacking position in Cheetahs half.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    59'’ Huge tackle by Worsley but Lions go over the top and Potgieter finds touch deep in tourists' half. Things not going Lions way at the moment.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    58'’ Demas attacks down left wing and Halfpenny makes half tackle. Cheetahs chip ahead but Byrne covers well and finds a lovely touch back in Cheetahs half.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    56'’ Penalty Cheetahs but Potgieter's effort to find touch in corner goes long and its scrum back Lions. Cheetahs concede free kick and Powell launches attack. But again Lions turned over and Cheetahs find touch in Lions 22!

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    53'’ Let off for Lions as Potgieter penalty attempt goes wide. Lions need to get control of this game as Cheetahs are playing with increased confidence.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    52'’ Adriaan Strauss replaced at hooker by Richard Strauss as Lions concede another penalty when Worsley fails to roll away.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    50'’ Lovely scrum from Lions and they earn penalty after Cheetahs front row pops up. Another chance for Hook, who makes it six from six to put Lions 26-17 ahead.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    48'’ Lions throw not straight and Cheetahs have chance to clear their lines. Byrne gathers, kicks up field and pressures Daniller into knocking on. Attacking scrum Lions.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    46'’ Calldo replaced by Nel.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    46'’ Powell drives from base of scrum but has ball dislodged in tackle and Cheetahs earn scrum.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    44'’ De Bruyn replaced by Odendaal.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    44'’ Lions retaining possession well as they gradually move into Cheetahs 22 with some well-crafted driving play. Chance of an overlap earlier in the move but Murray, like many of the Lions forwards, was looking for contact.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    42'’ Long chance for Potgieter but he strikes it superbly and Cheetahs cut Lions lead to 23-17. Great start to second half for home side.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    41'’ Potgieter gets the second half underway and Cheetahs earn an early penalty after Halfpenny takes man out in the air chasing Ellis kick ahead.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    39'’ Cheetahs drop scrum and Lions opt to go for goal. Hook makes it four from four to extend Lions lead to 23-14. Lovely kick from Hook.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    34'’ Potgieter converts and Cheetahs right back in it at 20-14.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    33'’ Lions turned over after winning scrum, Brussow feeds du Preez and the prop crashes over for Cheetahs second try. 20-12.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    32'’ Lions forwards making ground with series of pick and drives, but ball bounces loose and Cheetahs break down left wing. Demas looks like he's clear, but for some reason the wing chips ahead and ball goes dead. Let off for Lions as Demas should have scored!

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    28'’ Demas counters from deep but pass is spilled forward and dangerous Cheetahs move comes to an end.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    27'’ Potgieter adds conversion and Cheetahs are back in it at 20-7.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    26'’ Brussow picks and drives. Lions defence keeps him out but Cheetahs continue attack. Potgieter goes blind and feeds Demas who sneaks over for the Cheetahs opening try. Well played. 20-5.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    23'’ Cheetahs win throw and go close through their forwards. Cross kick off target but Lions offside and Cheetahs again kick for corner. Lions knock on throw and Cheetahs have scrum 5m from Lions try line.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    21'’ Good drive from Sheridan as Lions forward pick and go deep into Cheetahs half. Hook goes for drop goal, it's wide but the fly-half knew the Lions had a penalty. Hook makes it three from three to extend Lions lead to 20-0.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    17'’ Hook again on target and Lions lead 17-0.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    16'’ Cheetahs try to run out from defence, but Lions force turnover. Hook chips ahead and Earls gathers before beating two men for a lovely try. 15-0 Lions.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    13'’ Cheetahs concede penalty at scrum and Byrne kicks for the corner. Lions win throw and Powell leads another drive, but this time the ball is knocked on. Good attacking position wasted.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    11'’ Hook adds conversion and Lions lead 10-0 with just over 10 minutes played.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    10'’ Ferris bursts clear when ball pops out of ruck and the flanker shows another superb turn of pace to score under the posts. 8-0 Lions.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    8'’ Cheetahs enjoy first possession and forwards make some decent yards before Worsley concedes penalty for being on wrong side. Potgeiter off target with shot at goal and let off for Lions.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    6'’ Ellis takes quick tap penalty, Cheetahs not 10 and ref awards another penalty, this time within kicking range. Nice strike from Hook and Lions lead 3-0.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    3'’ Knock on by O'Callaghan and Lions concede freekick at first scrum for early engagement. Argy bargy ensues after packs break up but nothing too serious.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    1'’ Early lineout and early crooked throw from Ford. The Scot will have to get his throwing on target today after Mears's impressive midweek effort.

  • Central Cheetahs-Lions

    1'’ Hook gets the first half started.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    82'’ Hook adds conversion and Lions win 74-10. What a performance from the tourists! The Springboks will certainly take note of this effort. Wonderful evening. Thanks for joining us.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    80'’ GL gamely attacking as hooter goes. Lions defence holds firm with big hits from Jenhkins and Alu-Wyn Jones. Ball comes clear and Ferris sprints 70m for final touch down. 72-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    77'’ Lions defending in the closing minutes and GL look to have squeezed over. Ref goes to video official but it looks like Reynecke has been held up short. No try and penalty to Lions for GL not releasing. Superb defence from the Lions as Hook clears their lines.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    75'’ Jonck on for Vermaak.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    75'’ Hook adds conversion and Lions lead 67-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    74'’ GL trying to get something from the game, but Hook intercepts long pass and glides clear for try. 65-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    70'’ Hook makes it 60-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    69'’ Hook and Bowe combine superby in midifeld to feed Monye who shows great pace to go over for his second try. 58-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    65'’ Ford on for Mears, Murray for Vickery, Powell for Croft.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    65'’ Hook glides clear down left wing but bad bounce from chip ahead evades the Welshman and team-mates in support.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    62'’ Ellis on for Jones, Hook moves to fly-half, Bowe to centre and Phillips to wing.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    60'’ O'Driscoll off and Williams on.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    59'’ Jones adds the extras and Lions lead 53-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    59'’ GL try to move the ball wide but Bowe intercepts and canters over for his second try. 51-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    58'’ Van Rensburg on at hooker for Wepener.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    57'’ Penalty GL and Pretorius finds good touch just outside Lions 22. GL try to spread ball wide but Monye up quickly with big hit.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    52'’ Hook, usually a fly-half, replaces Roberts at inside centre.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    52'’ Phillips breaks from deep in his own half, chips ahead for his support to chase but GL gather ball and clear danger.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    51'’ Nice move from GL in midfield but pass from la Grange to Killian is forward and ref calls them back when looks like they've scored.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    48'’ Ferris on for Wallace.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    48'’ Lovely touchline coversion from Jones makes it 46-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    47'’ Jones and O'Driscoll loop move in midfield, the ball is recycled quickly and Bowe goes over in the corner. Another lovely score. 44-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    44'’ Roberts again knifes straight through GL midfield, feeds Monye who in turn finds Alun-Wyn Jones, who is hauled down just short. Nice move again from the Lions!

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    42'’ Penalty to GL for Lions going off their feet and Pretorius kicks Africans down to just outside Lions 22. But Croft pinches throw and Lions able to clear danger.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    40'’ Jones gets the second half started.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    40'’ Jones adds the conversion and Lions lead 39-10 at half-time. A fantastic 40 minutes for the Lions, far removed from last Saturday when they trailled at the break. Let's hope they don't take foot off the pedal in the second half as they are playing some wonderful stuff that will certainly have the Boks taking notice!

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    40'’ Lions have penalty and kick for corner. Last attacking chance of the half. Croft wins throw but GL defence is good, though they concede another penalty. No time to go for the corner so Lions tap and go. Croft and Wallace held up, Vickery goes close, and Roberts bursts over for his second try. 37-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    37'’ Pretorius converion makes it 32-10.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    37'’ GL have attacking lineout on Lions 22. Grobbelaar makes initial inroads, Boshoff continues the attack and puts Frolick in at the corner. 32-8. Well played GL.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    34'’ Lions continue to rip GL apart. Bowe, Stephen Jones and Croft combine to put Wallace free, but the Ireland flanker is hauled down just short and GL earn penalty and clear their lines.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    31'’ Jones makes it 32-3.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    31'’ Lions having a field day here. Another move featuring neat passing and Bowe, again, creates a gap for Croft and the flanker shows his speed to sprint over from 20m for Lions fourth try. 30-3.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    29'’ Great tackle O'Driscoll on van der Merwe and the skipper forces turniover. Lions win scrum and Kearney comes in on the inisde angle off Bowe pass, feeds Stephen Jones but exellent work by Grobbelaar earns GL a penalty.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    24'’ GS scrum-half Vermaak makes sniping run but he's caught by Croft and the England flanker turns him over superbly.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    21'’ Superb try from Lions. Bowe again comes off his wing and cuts open GS midfield, before linking with Monye on other wing and the Quin speeds over for try on his Lions debut. 25-3.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    20'’ Lions batter GS try line. Phillips dummies and goes close, but GS infringe again and Lions have another penalty pretty much right in front of posts. No mistake from Jones and Lions lead 20-3.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    17'’ Lions have lineout and Monye comes in off his wing and bursts through GS midfield. The England wing eventuallty tackled but feeds Roberts, who again crashes over. Ref goes to video official to check whether Welshman got the ball down and it looks as if Alberts got a hand under it. 5m scrum to Lions.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    16'’ Lions offside and Pretorius kicks to corner for GS first attacking chance. Lions again penalised, for going off their feet, and GS opt for goal in front of posts. Pretorius cuts Lions lead to 17-3.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    13'’ Penalty Lions just outside GS 22 and Jones slots first penalty of the evening. 17-0 Lions with less than 15 minutes played.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    11'’ Jones's conversion makes it 14-0.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    10'’ Lions secure ball and Bowe comes in off his wing, breaks first line of defence and puts O'Driscoll over for Lions second try. 12-0. Lions looking very sharp!

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    9'’ Jones chips ahead and Roberts gathers beautifully. Ball comes back and Jones chips ahead again and causes chaoas in GS defence in right corner.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    7'’ Jones makes it 7-0 with conversion.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    6'’ Nice move from the Lions see O'Driscoll in space out wide, the skipper steps inside and feeds Roberts who crashes over. Great start. 5-0 Lions.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    5'’ Frolick on for Ludik.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    4'’ Lions start the game with pace and retain possession well as they go through series of phases. Crunching tackle by Boshoff on Stephen Jones brings attacking passage to an end.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    2'’ First blood to the Lions pack as the Africans penalised for dropping the scrum.

  • Golden Lions-Lions

    1'’ The Golden Lions kick off, and an early knock on by Stephen Jones hands the Africans an attacking scrum in Lions 22. Not the start the Lions wanted!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    80'’ Royals continue to attack and stretch Lions defence. But Bowe comes in off his wing to make tackle and allows Roberts to claim ball. Flutey steps through tackle and sets up attack continued by O'Connell. Williams makes half break and feeds O'Gara for game's deciding try. 35-25.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    79'’ Mistake from Mears and Royals have scrum on Lions 22. Last chance for the visitors to claim historic upset. Free kick to Royals and Coetzee takes quick tap.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    78'’ O'Gara nails conversion from out wide and Lions lead 3-25 with two minutes remaining.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    76’ O'Connell wins throw and Lions set up rolling maul. Held up one metre short, Phillips held up and then replacement Alan-Wyn Jones goes over! 28-25. Well played.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    75'’ Long kick from Byrne mis-read by Basso, who tries to field ball before knocking it into touch. Attacking lineout for Lions in Royals 22.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    73'’ Penalty Lions and O'Gara cuts Royals lead to 25-23 with seen minutes to go.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    71'’ Bowe claims O'Gara chip ahead and feeds Flutey, who almost breaks free for equalising try! Lions on the front foot now.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    67'’ O'Gara adds conversion and Lions now just five behind at 25-20 with 13 minutes to go.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    67#’ Byrne responds almost immediately with Lions second try, hacking on his chip ahead and gathering loose ball to stretch over. Well played the Wales full-back. 25-18.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    66'’ Viljeon adds conversion and Lions trail 25-13.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    65'’ Raubenheimer breaks free of Lions tacklers and bursts into tourists 22. Prop Roux supports well and crashes over for Royals' third try. 23-13.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    63'’ Byrne chips ahead and catches his own kick superbly, but pass to Williams spilled forward.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    62'’ Superb kick from Pertorius pins Lions back in their 22. Lions win throw and this time Byrne nails a beauty of touch finder down to Royals 22. Fantastic kick from Byrne, one of the few players to perform well today.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    60'’ Lions try to counter from deep through Byrne, they make good ground but again final pass just not sticking!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    58'’ Excellent counter rucking from Royals and hosts win penalty after O'Connell had set up good attacking position. Huge touch finder from Olivier moves Royals deep into Lions half.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    56'’ O'Connell wins throw and again sets up rolling maul. The Lions skipper is held up just short, but when ball is spread wide again handling let them down!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    55'’ Lions pressure Royals on 5m scrum and hosts concede penalty, which O'Gara kicks into touch in the corner.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    54'’ Lions putting some passages of play together, Williams dances out of tackle but ball spilled as he stretches over to score! Things still not going Lions way!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    49'’ Williams forced to clean up near his own line and does well to evade tackle of Seconds. Earls clears down field and Lions try to counter from Royals reply. Royals go over the top and Lions earn penalty, which O'Gara kicks to touch deep in Royals half.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    48'’ Lions trying to string some attacking phases together but it's just not happening for them and they concede another penalty in their own half. Olivier off target and Lions lucky not to be punished!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    43'’ Seconds intercepts and is free as Lions look to spread ball wide, but ref calls them back for Royals offside. Early chance for O'Gara to cut Royals lead which he does with simple penalty. 18-13.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    41'’ O'Gara gets second half started. Can the Lions lift their game and get their tour off to a winning start? Big test of O'Connell's captaincy.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    40'’ Lions will be mighty relieved to have scored and already you can see the difference as they take game to the Royals. O'Gara chips through for Williams but Jeacocks reads it well and runs ball into touch for half-time. Not a good half for the Lions by any means and they have it all to do in the second half. Remember, the opposition today is the weakest of the tour and the Lions trail 18-10 at the break!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    38'’ O'Gara adds conversion to make it 18-10.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    38'’ O'Connell wins throw and sets up another maul. The ball comes back and O'Gara feeds bow coming in off his wing and the Irishman touches down under the posts. Nicely worked try. 18-8.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    37'’ Roberts again break tackle in midfield, Earls dances through another challenge and feeds Worsley in support. Better from the Lions as Royals infringe again and O'Gara kicks to the corner. Lions must score from this!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    36'’ Royals pinch ball against the head and Olivier finds touch near halfway! Another chance wasted by Lions!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    35'’ Lions win throw and set up rolling maul. Royals unable to collapse and Lions move to within couple of metres of try line. O'Gara puts through grubber for Earls but ref calls them back for earlier penalty. Lions opt for scrum about 8m from Royals try line as they look to score before the break.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    33'’ Roberts makes good ground in midfield as Lions look to set up decent attack. Royals infringe and Lions chose to go for corner rather than for goal. Lineout Lions 15m from Royals line.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    30'’ Charge down Pretorius by Blair, but ball fails to bounce kindly for the Scot, who would have been clear had he been able to claim it!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    27'’ Royals win their throw, set up rolling maul and Barnes bursts free to go over for Royals' second try. 18-3. Woeful effort from the Lions!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    25'’ Penalty Lions and o'Gara kicks them towards Royals 22. But again Rees fails to find his man and Royals claim possession and play out of defence. Move ends with Royals lineout 5m from Lions line. Not going well for Lions and O'Connell needs to get his troops together!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    23'’ Errors creeping into Lions game as Royal pressure them into conceding possession and territory. Lions concede penalty and Olivier has chance to extend Royals lead. Nice kick. 13-3 Royals!

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    19'’ Olivier makes it 10-3 with conversion.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    17'’ Royals attack the Lions through forwards and excellent back row move sees skipper Koch reach over for opening try! Great finish. 8-3 Royals.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    16'’ Olivier tries drop from long range but it comes up short and Byrne kicks down field. Jeacocks returns the favour but Earls drops the high ball. More nerves! Not a great start by the young Munsterman as Royals enjoy period of possession and territory.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    14'’ Lions look to counter after sharp chip and chase by Pretorius. Ambitious from the Lions but handling lets them down again.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    12'’ Nice take of high ball by Byrne and Lions work Earls into space on left wing, but debutant fails again to hold the pass. Nerves clearly affecting the 21-year-old.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    10'’ Nice highball by Jeacocks and O'Gara smashed by Makoena as he takes ctach. Lions enroach offside and penalty to Royals. Olivier makes it 3-3 from in front of posts.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    7'’ Royals offside and Lions have penalty. O'Gara takes quick tap but Earls unable to hold on to pass. Scrum down and Lions putting huge pressure on Royals front row who concede penalty. This time O'Gara goes for goal and Lions are off the mark. 3-0.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    5'’ Royals miss touch, Lions run ball back and earn penalty. O'Gara find safe touch on Royal's 22. Good attacking position for Lions as Roberts bursts into midfield.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    1'’ Early charge down of Blair kick and Lions have lineout in their own 22, which they win with ease and Blair finds a better touch at second time of asking.

  • Highveld XV-Lions

    1'’ Olivier kicks off the 2009 Lions are underway!