Jordan Hendrikse scored 16 points as the Lions held out against a late Dragons comeback to secure their first home win of the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on Sunday afternoon.
Jordan Hendrikse scored 21 points as the Lions held out against a late Dragons comeback to secure their first home win of the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on Sunday afternoon.
Despite a disjointed and error-filled performance in wet conditions in Johannesburg, the Lions built enough of a buffer in the first half to come away with a 33-25 win. The hosts led 19-6 at the break, thanks mainly to three penalties, a drop goal and a conversion from Jordan Hendrikse in what was a timely return to form for the flyhalf.
Hendrikse added a self-converted try in the second half, before Dragons launched a comeback attempt, crossing the tryline twice in the final 15 minutes. The Lions did miss out on the four-try bonus point, but will be hoping to put together a better performance when they host Scarlets next Sunday.Photo: Willem Loock/BackpagePix
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