Ackermann calls for faster start

Cape Town - As they prepare to face the Reds in Brisbane, Lions coach Johan Ackermann has called on his players to start better in matches.

If the Lions beat the Reds they will claim a third win on tour for the first time in the franchise's history.

The started their tour with a 13-10 win over the Blues, before losing 34-6 to the Crusaders, but bounced back last week with a 20-16 comeback win over the Melbourne Rebels.