The two in-form teams in the South African conference collide as the Stormers host the Lions. Join us for live scores and commentary from 1am (AEST).
Also, don’t be afraid to get involved in the banter in the comments section below.
It’s been a great Super Rugby season so far, and the Lions and the Stormers are both right in the mix to remain alive in the 2015 competition.
This match promises to be one of the decisive ones for the season as we approach the finals.
Every score, every try, every kick, every goal is so important, and becomes moreso just two weeks from the knockout stages.
Last week, in a must-win encounter, the Lions were brilliant and you could tell from the moment they ran onto the ground they were ready to play.
Jaco Kriel was outstanding, and has been a catalyst for the Lion’s improved play late in the season, they will need him to again step up tonight in a big game.
Ruan Combrinck was more than a handful for the Waratahs and depending on where he plays he could battle the competition’s form player, Damian de Allende.
The Stormers are sitting comfortable atop the South African conference, but they will want to win this game to ensure they leave nothing to chance in making the finals.
With a strong win tonight the Lions could end the season as conference leaders, but would need the Stormers to lose next week, as the Lions have a bye.
Expect this game to be an entertaining affair, played as the equivalent of an elimination final.
Prediction
Both these sides have so much on the line tonight, and both are in terrific form, but the Stormers’ home ground advantage will see them get the job done.
Stormers by 5
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Harry Jones
Expert
Go Reds! Come on Crusaders!!!!!
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Akira Ioane did something similar for the Blues v Force but only over 55 metres (reminded a lot of Ian Kirkpatrick!)... but he burnt of the Honey badger in that one. Both the Ioane's came through the NZ Sevens set up and have pace to burn.
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Now its England v Wales .... Birdy... where are you?... I need team player stats!! England YC'ed possible penalty try to Wales disallowed after 4 mins. I wanna see the birth certificates of these guys... U20's cannot be that big!..lol These guys are boys in men;s bodies!
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Digger will be pleased to learn that Otere Black kicked the decisive penalty with 3 to go. I gotta find a streaming channel that shows all the U20 matches live ... anyone got any ideas?
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Woo Hooo 2nd mauling try by Argentina.. 29 all .... hard to say if true reflection of game but definitely good reflection of highlights with 3 mins to go
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Geez Akira Ioane just scored an incredible 80 metre individual try after a turnover in there own 22 ... The Blues need to sign this kid up until he retires!!!.. Then they need to negotiate with Reiko, his younger brother who NZ since up straight out of school to play for NZ Sevens.
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Absolutely willing game, a lot of skill displayed ... need a team sheet!... ... regretfully these are only hilights but good to watch .... 22 - 15 to NZ after 64 mins..
Rugby Tragic
Guest
After 52 mins.. 3 YC so far 2 for NZ and 1 for young Pumas score 15-12 to NZ
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Watching the U20's at the moment ... Argentina v NZ ... geez ... some of these kids are HUGE!!
Super-Human
Guest
Meh, get back to a normal deserving table.
Taylorman
Guest
Oh well, we can't be greedy, we have three in. No idea who plays who, the conference system is so lopsided.
Alex L
Roar Rookie
So if the Stormers lose next week.. I believe it's possible that the 3rd conference leader will be ranked lower than the other 5 teams qualifying for the playoffs.
Rugby Tragic
Guest
But can shift the all important No 2 position for potential home semi
Rugby Tragic
Guest
Bad luck Harry.... I think No 2 might now depend on other results... sorry but Waratahs now have to be favourites...
Taylorman
Guest
Oh yup...keep forgetting that one. Silly conference rules...
Rugby Tragic
Guest
... yep... its my bed calling .... night all ...
Rugby Tragic
Guest
I can hear a noise..................................................................... its getting louder.....
Harry Jones
Expert
Jeez That's brutal But I will take it Now, finish the job next week Thanks Brent! And Rugby Tragic!
JT
Guest
Well don't think that helps any South African team, good game though
Alex L
Roar Rookie
The 3 conference leaders qualify regardless of other results.