Ackermann's choice is likely to backfire

15 July 2016 - 10:54
By Mike Makaab

This is the last set of Super rugby round-robin games before the quarterfinals and the most surprising move has come from Lions coach Johan Ackermann. He will rest all his frontline players and field a virtual B team against the Jaguares in Argentina.The Lions need to stay in top spot to ensure a perfect path to a potential home final, which is what makes the decision so strange.

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