Super Rugby Crusaders vs. Lions-final live, stream: Lions coach praying for a miracle against Crusaders in Super Rugby final
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Lions coach Swys de Bruin is hoping for a miracle when his charges face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final in Christchurch on Saturday.
But De Bruin's Waratahs counterpart Daryl Gibson has faith in the Lions and believes that the South Africans can match the defending champions.
The Lions beat the Waratahs 44-26 at Ellis Park on Saturday to book a place for their third successive final.
But the Johannesburg side are faced with a mammoth task against the Crusaders‚ the overwhelming title favourites who have not lost a knockout match at home in this competition.
Gibson said the adventurous style of play displayed by the Lions should give the Crusaders a run for their money in Christchurch.
“It can be a little bit dewy in Christchurch but I think the Lions are well suited against the Crusaders‚” said Gibson.
The Lions received a huge boost with the news that wing Aphiwe Dyantyi and flank Cyle Brink were declared fit to tour with the team for next Saturday’s Super Rugby final in Christchurch.
Dyantyi tweaked his hamstring on his way to one of the tries of the season during last weekend’s 44-26 semi-final win over the Waratahs at Ellis Park and didn’t appear after halftime.
But after scans‚ he has been declared fit and should start against the Crusaders in the final.
Brink missed the semi-final after sustaining a ‘stinger’ when making a tackle in the quarterfinal against the Jaguares two weeks ago.
But after 10 days of rehab and rest‚ he is also ready to take his place in the biggest game of the season.
De Bruin talked down their chances against the Crusaders‚ who beat them in the final in Johannesburg last season‚ by saying they would need a miracle.
“What is vital is to try and not make the occasion too big this time around and just stick to what works for us and find a solution to start better‚" he said.
"I believe in miracles and this team has proven that anything can happen.
"They are a very good team but there is 80 minutes between four white lines and it is going to be an interesting match."
Gibson’s sentiments were shared by his captain Bernard Foley who said the Lions have enough in the tank to cause a massive upset.
“I think the Lions definitely do have a chance because they are a quality side and they deserved their win against us‚" he said.
"They play a good brand of rugby. They have an aggressive mindset which is something that will put them in good stead if they play like they did against us at the weekend‚” said Foley‚ who also admitted that they are disappointed after tripping one step shy of the final.
“We are disappointed as a team because we came out here to win‚ but I can’t ask for more from the guys.
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