Lions cling on for victory

11 April 2015The Lions appeared to be cruising to victory, having fought back from 14-11 down at half-time to lead 23-14 early in the second half, but a late Thomas du Toit try set up a grandstand finish at Ellis Park.

Zeilinga was handed a last-gasp opportunity to win the game for the Sharks but his penalty drifted wide to hand the hosts their fifth win of the season.

Lions coach Johan Ackermann made four changes to the side that edged a tight contest against the Bulls last weekend, with Mark Richards making his Super Rugby debut on the left wing.

The Sharks were routed 52…