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Johan Ackermann (Gallo Images)
Johan Ackermann (Gallo Images)

Johannesburg – Lions coach Johan Ackermann has hailed his side’s come-from-behind 28-23 victory over the Highlanders in their Super Rugby encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday as one of the best of his career.

Ackermann admitted his side’s determined fight-back which saw them reduce a 17-point half-time deficit to claim the win added a few more grey hairs to his head.

"To come back against that team from being down 20-3 it is probably one of the best results and I am very proud of the guys," Ackermann said.

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