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Lions hunt Sharks for URC top-8 sniff

UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

HOLDING on to the continuity after almost three weeks away from rugby will be a tough challenge for the Lions in Durban today.

But, they finally look like a cohesive unit in the United Rugby Championship (URC) that can build on some good wins picked up in December to give the Sharks a go.

The two teams meet at Kings Park (kick-off 5pm)

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