We had to draw a line in the sand at some point and say, We must give the Currie Cup a good go, said Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi yesterday.
Now, after 10 regular-season rounds, Nkosi and Co can happily declare that they have done so, after having secured a home semi-final and quite possibly a home final if they beat the Free State Cheetahs at Ellis Park tomorrow (2.30pm kick-off).
Of course, Nkosi would never admit openly to such lofty dreams, instead insisting that the team is concentrating on the here and now.
Nevertheless, after a tough run in the cup in recent years, there can be no hiding how pleased Nkosi should be at present.
Indeed, since 2021, the Lions have made the play-offs of the competition only once.
