The Lions' now familiar subterranean placing on the United Rugby Championship (URC) log means team management, notably head coach Ivan van Rooyen, are starting to feel the pinch.
Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie has, like vice-captain Jaco Kriel last weekend, questioned his players' "heart and attitude" over the past two weeks in the URC.
<p>Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie has, like vice-captain Jaco Kriel last weekend, questioned his players "heart and attitude" over the past two weeks in the URC.</p>
Experience Lions loose-forward Jaco Kriel felt his teammates didn't have the required intensity to front up against the Bulls in their 34-10 United Rugby Championship loss on Saturday.