JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Lions must overturn a desperate recent record against the Wellington Hurricanes if they are to be victorious in their Super Rugby semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Lions have lost their last eight games home and away to the New Zealand side, including a 20-3 defeat in last year’s Super Rugby final in Wellington, and a humbling 50-17 home loss in the 2016 regular season. Coles returned off the bench in that win having been missing since March after suffering a concussion against the Otago Highlanders. This year’s Super Rugby joint top try-scorer Vince Aso also returns from a groin injury at centre, which has had a domino effect through the backline. Victory for the Lions will see them host the Super Rugby final against the Canterbury Crusaders or the Waikato Chiefs, who meet in the other semi-final in Christchurch on Saturday.

Source: The Star July 27, 2017 12:33 UTC