Ackermann commend his team's good defensive effort
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Ackermann said that his team's route to the final was rewarding after beating New Zealand teams the Crusaders and Highlanders in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively, after both teams had beaten them during the round robin stages of the competition. Lions coach Johan Ackermann commended his team on a good defensive effort throughout the game especially when they try-line was under siege but gave credit to the Highlanders for the tries they managed to score. The Lions defeated reigning champions Highlanders 42-30 in the Super Rugby semi-final at Emirates Airline Park on the 30th of July.Ackermann also acknowledged the magnitude of travelling to New Zealand to play in a Super Rugby final but said they took a lot of heart from the Highlanders reminding them that they won last year’s final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
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