The Lions will be sweating over the availability of star left wing Aphiwe Dyantyi ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Dyantyi‚ who scored a glorious individualistic try against the Waratahs in the Lions’ 44-26 semifinal win‚ did not return for the second half due to a hamstring injury. The Springbok was replaced by fellow international Courtnall Skosan‚ who scored a try shortly before the full-time siren. "Let’s hope he’s fine‚" said coach Swys de Bruin, referring to Dyantyi. "He has a hamstring that twitched. But … Courtnall is brilliant as well." Dyantyi‚ however‚ possesses the star quality the Lions will need in large supply if they are to rewrite history in Christchurch, where the Crusaders are yet to lose a knockout match. He has the speed and skill to make inroads against the Crusaders‚ particularly the man he is likely to go up against, Seta Tamanivalu‚ who scored the first try in 2017’s final at Ellis Park. Apart from Skosan‚ De Bruin...
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