08 Apr 2015

Akker on THAT last-gasp try

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Akker van der Merwe (Gallo Images)

Johannesburg - Lions hooker Akker van der Merwe, who scored the match-winning try in their Super Rugby clash against the Bulls last Saturday, says he will cherish the moment for a long time to come.

It was a tough derby between the Lions and Bulls in Johannesburg as both teams gave delivered strong performances in wet conditions.

The Bulls led 18-15 late in the game, thanks to a sixth penalty from flyhalf Jacques-Louis Potgieter, but the Lions surprised their opponents with a final surge from the resulting kick-off.

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