South Africa -7.5

The Lions certainly ended the opening match much the stronger side and had there been a few mins of injury time, may even have won. But a lot of people seem to have forgot just how far ahead SA were in the 1st half. At one point it looked as though they were going to put 30/40 points on the Lions as their forwards took total control.

Ok Lions certainly looked the fitter side in the final stages but that is down to the fact SA took their best players off thinking the game was in the bag and also because it was their 1st game in a month.

Theres been that extra week of training now and with a game under their belts i dont expect them to tire on Saturday.

The game is also being played in Pretoria. The conditions will be tough for the Lions and it will be a very intimidating atmosphere.

I dont see South Africa making the same mistakes as last week. When they get in front, and they will have too much power for the Lions, i expect them to really turn on the style and run up a very healthy score.

SA -7.5 to beat Lions with sj at evens