Reds

27 - 22

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Reds

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Elton Jantjies has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

80+3'

It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80+3'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Marnus Schoeman scores from close range.

80'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Dillon Smit being able to wriggle through a gap.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Elton Jantjies will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Adam Korczyk has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

79'

Try

Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Marnus Schoeman picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Lions have won 100 rucks so far this game.

78'

Harry Hoopert comes on.

77'

Jean-Pierre Smith comes off.

77'

Duncan Paia'aua comes on.

76'

Aidan Toua comes off.

76'

Harry Hockings comes on.

76'

Kane Douglas comes off.

76'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Coetzee getting some game time.

75'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Malcolm Marx being replaced.

75'

Samu Kerevi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Hamish Stewart has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Jean-Pierre Smith has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Trouble here as Dillon Smit breaches the defence.

73'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Combrinck bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

72'

Lions make a substitution with Lourens Erasmus coming on.

71'

Lions make a substitution with Marvin Orie coming off.

71'

Lions sub Marnus Schoeman comes onto the field.

66'

Hacjivah Dayimani departs for Lions.

66'

Moses Sorovi comes on for Reds.

66'

Ben Lucas leaves the field.

66'

Ashlon Davids comes on.

65'

Harold Vorster comes off.

65'

Reds have won 40 rucks so far this game.

64'

A gap opened in the defence and Filipo Daugunu took full advantage.

64'

Conversion

Elton Jantjies makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

61'

Try

Great forward play by Lions allows Malcolm Marx to score the try.

60'

Lions have won 80 rucks so far this game.

59'

Ruan Smith comes on.

59'

Taniela Tupou comes off.

59'

Alex Mafi comes on.

58'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa comes off.

58'

Surely there's going to be a try here - but no!!! Izack Rodda saves the day with a real try saver of a tackle.

58'

Angus Scott-Young has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Kwagga Smith goes through the gap.

56'

What a run here by Hacjivah Dayimani as they gets over the gainline!.

56'

Chris Feauai-Sautia has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Elton Jantjies has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Malcolm Marx places the ball down for the try.

54'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nic Groom getting some game time.

53'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Michael Tambwe being replaced.

53'

Try saving tackle made by Hamish Stewart.

53'

What a tackle there by Aidan Toua as he saves a certain try!.

52'

Lions have won 60 rucks so far this game.

51'

Penalty Goal

Filipo Daugunu has kicked a penalty goal.

47'

Lions make a substitution with Cyle Brink coming on.

44'

Lions make a substitution with Andries Ferreira coming off.

44'

Lions sub Johannes Jonker comes onto the field.

44'

Ruan Dreyer departs for Lions.

44'

Dylan Smith comes on for Lions.

44'

Jacques Van Rooyen leaves the field.

44'

Chris Feauai-Sautia makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Reds have won 20 rucks so far this game.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Filipo Daugunu converts the try.

40'

Adam Korczyk sets up the try.

40'

Try

George Smith scores the try from close range.

40'

Lions have won 40 rucks so far this game.

34'

Adam Korczyk comes on.

29'

Caleb Timu comes off.

29'

Conversion

Filipo Daugunu has kicked a conversion.

27'

Try

Reds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Brandon Paenga-Amosa touching down.

26'

Fabulous play by Reds has led to Hamish Stewart being able to wriggle through a gap.

26'

Lions have won 20 rucks so far this game.

18'

Trouble here as Samu Kerevi breaches the defence.

15'

Hamish Stewart curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

12'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Timu bursts through to advance the Reds attack.

11'

Try

Caleb Timu intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Reds.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Malcolm Marx took full advantage.

Hamish Stewart has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The Reds pack has powered over for Jean-Pierre Smith to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jean-Pierre Smith goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Reds v Lions

Fri 27th April 2018, 10:05pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Reds win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Schoeman

81'

27 - 22

Schoeman

78'

27 - 17

Jantjies

61'

27 - 12

Marx

60'

27 - 10

Marx

54'

27 - 5

Daugunu

27 - 0

47'

Half Time

Daugunu

24 - 0

41'

Smith

22 - 0

40'

Daugunu

17 - 0

27'

Paenga-Amosa

15 - 0

26'

Timu

10 - 0

10'

Smith

5 - 0

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Reds vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Reds face off against Lions in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 27th April 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST, 17:05 NZST in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST in Australia and 22:05 EST in the US.

Lions won the last encounter but Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Lions in 1st and Reds in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Reds vs Lions Squads

The official squads for Reds vs Lions will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.