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Four quick-fire second-half tries see 14-man Lions beat Glasgow

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Lions' Erich Cronje in action versus Glasgow (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Glasgow missed the chance to move back to the top of the United Rugby Championship after going down 44-21 to the 14-man Lions in Johannesburg.

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The Warriors saw their six-match winning run in the competition ended by the Bulls last weekend and were unable to capitalise on Ruan Venter’s first-half dismissal.

A bonus-point victory for the Lions, who scored four quick-fire second-half tries, kept alive their hopes of reaching the play-offs.

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    Gianni Lombard missed a brace of penalties on either side of the Lions losing Emmanuel Tshituka to a head injury assessment inside the opening 11 minutes.

    Glasgow then took the lead a minute later when Kyle Rowe crossed after running on to a kick through by George Horne, who added the extras, with Ruan Venter – a replacement for Tshituka – sin-binned for an infringement in the build-up to the try.

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    Jordan Hendrikse’s penalty got the Lions on the board and they moved in front when Rabz Maxwane went over after being sent in by Erich Cronje, although Hendrikse was unable to convert.

    But the home side suffered a double blow prior to half-time as first Venter was sent off for contact to the head of Glasgow’s Tom Jordan and then Francke Horn was sent to the sin bin for a deliberate knock-on.

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    Glasgow took advantage six minutes into the second half when Euan Ferrie powered his way over the line, with Horne again converting.

    However, four tries in a devastating 11-minute spell saw the Lions take control.

    An outstanding individual try from Edwill van der Merwe, who ran on to his chip over the top to go over with Sanele Nohamba making no mistake from the tee, was followed by another free-flowing score which was finished off by Maxwane, with Nohamba again converting.

    JC Pretorius and Nohamba added further scores, the latter converting on each occasion and also landing a penalty late on, before Josh McKay grabbed a third try for Glasgow and Duncan Weir kicked the extras.

    But replacement Hanru Sirgel claimed the sixth and final try for the Lions as they registered a fifth win in seven URC matches.

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    JB 21 minutes ago
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    Re England … “they stunned France …”

    Really? Were we watching the same game? France left at least 3 tries begging, none of which were due to England’s defense - they should have been out of sight by half time.

    For me, it was more France losing the game than England winning it.

    France were stunned, yes, but by themselves

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    TI 42 minutes ago
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    Hugo Keenan played well in games where Ireland didn’t. I think he should be listed as a winner instead of Beirne, or Sheehan, who were always going to go.

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    fl 54 minutes ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    It will be interesting to see how developmental the summer squad is. Given how much consistency of selection there was throughout 2024 and the early part of 2025, I wonder if Borthwick’s suddenly erratic teamsheets were an attempt to build enough depth to play almost solely first team players against Argentina.


    E.g. if Freeman and Furbank both go to Australia (which I think would be unlikely) England could still field a back three of Marcus Smith, Roebuck, and Feyi-Waboso, with Steward, Daly, Sleightholme, and Murley also in the squad. Similarly if both Curry brothers and Ben Earl all go (which I think would be similarly unlikely) England could still select Tom Willis, Underhill, and Cunningham-South in the back row. Hardly a developmental lineup! There would have to be newer and less experienced players brought in in the second row and at centre, but even here there could be starting partnerships of Martin & Coles and Dingwall & Daly.


    I think there’s a good chance England’s progress will be built on directly in Argentina.

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    JD Kiwi 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    The big concern for me is that our 13 forwards are at a big disadvantage against their 15.

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    Otagoman II 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    They had an average game against a Hurricanes side that was marginally better. They were poor protecting their ball and blew many promising attacking raids. Tangitau did his best to win the game by himself with a 85 metre intercept try and a a quick tap kick ahead that resulted in another. Highlanders scored no phase play tries. Joseph said that their attack was basically too conservative playing one out and that the support should of been better. They will need to do better with their attack this saturday as the Reds have plenty of points in them with quick ball.

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    fl 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    “I wonder if Kevin Sinfield has had a hand in the selection of so many sevens with his League background”

    bit confused by this - what’s the league connection?

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    fl 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    yeah he’s English! He’s just bitter now because he’s part of the “everything good England has ever done is solely down to Marcus Smith” brigade.

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    JD Kiwi 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    The phone and its predecessors have often been dropped but are well protected 😂


    Must be tragic for a proud Welshman like yourself to see they've made such a disastrous mess of the game.

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    It’s good that there can be a comparison at all, and that we are not all railroaded towards 7-1 OM!


    How are the Landers going since I wrote that piece about them?

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    Lowest 6N was about 88 minutes.


    I don’t know where you get 120 minutes for the Premer from, most games are around 93-94 mins from the games I have on file.

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    Exactly Bob👍

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    English refs were already applying similar principles tbf MJ. It’s nice they are being reinforced down under as it allows a different model of the matchday 23 top evolve!

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    Excellent tactic Tom. Don’t forget Daly also used it for the breakaway try!

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    Is he in the north FL?

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    It took some guts not to pick a second row on the bench and shift Earl to 12 didn’t it? So kudos to big Steve.


    A model for future England is emerging, it’s not the same as averyone else and supporters can be rightfully proud that it has.

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    Yes it would not have been unjuts if England had beaten both Aussie and NZ, and they came closer than any to beating SA at the end too.


    So I feel your conclusions are spot on Bob👍

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    NB 1 hour ago
    Did innovative England emerge strongest from the Six Nations?

    Had a broken arm not occured Marcus would still be no 10 , had Russell put the kick over and France not dropped the ball , had Lawrence not been injured the scenario would be very different

    Before the tournament started all the stories were about Borthwick’s bad luck in losing all the tight games! The point is he rode his luck and built on it when he finally had some.


    Nobody else did that to Wales in the 6N - not France, not Ireland or Scotland. So some credit is due.


    I wonder if Kevin Sinfield has had a hand in the selection of so many sevens with his League background?

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