Coach Ivan van Rooyen rued the Lions’ inconsistent performances on a European tour the place three consecutive losses noticed them crash out of the EPCR Problem Cup.
The Lions suffered a 24-12 defeat to Edinburgh within the Problem Cup on Friday, compounding the frustration of a 42-0 hammering by defending URC champions Glasgow Warriors and a slender 20-17 loss to Cardiff.
“The largest frustration is our consistency,” Van Rooyen stated after the loss to Edinburgh within the EPCR Problem Cup.
“We made 11 errors and so they had been all in assault, near Edinburgh’s pink zone.
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“It’s tough to just accept not turning strain into factors and the essential moments within the second half the place we allow them to again into the sport.
“We’re dissatisfied with the final three matches. All very completely different when it comes to the circumstances and the checks we confronted. There’s a lot to be taught from the tour.
“There was some good character and battle proven by the gamers, particularly within the second half in opposition to Glasgow, not conceding any factors after being smashed within the first half and the battle to get again into the sport final evening in opposition to Edinburgh.”
Van Rooyen says his squad is battered and bruised after a gruelling three-match European tour, and supplied an replace on flanker Ruan Venter, who was changed early within the first half because of harm.
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“Ruan Venter got here off early. We are going to solely know the extent after we are again in Johannesburg on Monday, the place he’ll get a scan,” Van Rooyen added. “There are a whole lot of open wounds, cuts, grazes and bruises from three consecutive video games on synthetic pitches.
“There are 4 video games left for us and they’re a chance to maintain shifting ahead and to realize our aim of reaching the highest eight.
“It’s vital for us to remain true to our identification again residence.”
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