BREAKING NEWS: Former Springboks rugby legend Jaque Fourie is advocating for the Lions team to adapt their playing style to suit the situation in their upcoming match against the Sharks.

Lions’ Defense Coach Jaque Fourie emphasizes the importance of adopting an attacking mindset to reverse their recent dip in form, particularly ahead of their crucial match against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

With the team enduring a four-game losing streak, including defeats to the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship, they’re currently positioned 11th in the URC standings after 10 matches.

Fourie points out that the Lions’ approach has been imbalanced, with excessive time spent defending rather than attacking. He stresses the need for the team to attack more assertively and address issues like missed tackles and defensive positioning.

Recent matches have highlighted concerns, with the Lions making a high number of tackles but achieving a relatively low success rate. Additionally, they’ve struggled with possession and territory, often finding themselves pinned back in their own half.

In response, the team has reevaluated their approach, focusing on retaining possession, making better decisions on when to attack, and improving their overall performance.

Fourie and Lions captain Marius Louw both emphasize the importance of starting matches strongly, maintaining pressure throughout, and executing their game plan effectively.

The Lions are determined to turn their fortunes around by implementing a more proactive and assertive style of play against the Sharks.