Lions secures win over Dragons to cement top five spot

Lions.

The Lions have cemented their place in the top five on the United Rugby Championship log.

But the South African Shield winners were made to sweat for their 42-26 bonus point victory over the Gwent Dragons from Wales.

They outscored the visitors by six tries to four, but the result must be put into perspective. The Dragons are second from the bottom of the log with just two wins from 14 matches so far this season, and they are still winless in the URC in South Africa.

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 | Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 42 – 26 Dragons
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Can’t stop, won’t stop 🦁@LionsRugbyCo make it four in a row in their Race To The Eight charge ⚡️@Vodacom #URC | #LIOvDRA pic.twitter.com/iEzP9Gyz21

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