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Lions Clinch SA Shield After Stormers Upset as Bulls Rout Sharks

The triumph puts Johannesburg’s side on course for a first URC play-off appearance.

The Lions have won the SA Shield trophy. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images
Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images
The Lions team and coaching staff celebrate after their URC derby win over the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday put them in the pound seats to clinch the SA Shield trophy. Picture: Supplied
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Overview

  • The Lions beat the Stormers 24-10 at Ellis Park, defending stoutly with 14 and then 13 men late on to close out the derby.
  • The Bulls thrashed the Sharks 41-12 at Loftus, a result that confirmed the Lions as South African Shield winners for the first time.
  • Latest standings show the Stormers down to fifth after a third straight loss, the Lions seventh on 33 points, the Bulls eighth on 30, and the Sharks 11th on 24.
  • The Lions won four of six local derbies to top the Shield table on 19 points, using a mindset shift and improved defense to turn tight games their way.
  • The URC pauses for the Six Nations window, with a rescheduled Bulls–Stormers clash on March 14 preceding a decisive run of fixtures later in March.