Lions retain top-spot in North Section

The Xerox Golden Lions edged the Steval Pumas 24-16 in a tense North Section Vodacom Cup clash at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday afternoon.

The table-topping Lions, who led 17-16 at halftime, continued their proud unbeaten record in this year’s competition.


Jacques Nel scored a brace, including a try in the 71th minute that sealed the home-side’s fate.


The Pumas remained in third position on the log despite the defeat.

SCORERS:Xerox Golden Lions: Tries: Jacques Nel (2), Ashlon Davids; Conversions: Davids (3); Penalty: Kobus de Kock.

Steval Pumas: Try: Jerome Pretor…