Kriel: Lions will be tough to beat

Pretoria - Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel says the team will be brace for a tough challenge against the Lions here on Saturday.

The Lions have the bragging rights, having picked up 22-18 victory over the Bulls in Johannesburg last month. It was a close contest between the two teams, which was decided by a try at the death by hooker Armand “Akker” van der Merwe.

Another exciting South African derby is expected at Loftus Versfeld, where the Bulls will host the men from Johannesburg, who are on a five-match winning streak.