Letter to Lions Rugby Players

To The coaching staff and Lions rugby Players

As a supporter I am aware of the stress that has taken over your lives. Your monthly income depends on your well being and your ability to succeed. Injuries are a major factor in your preparations and your training program. The recent super 15 changes and your defending of the Currie Cup are probably in your minds at all times.

After all, all of you are just plain human beings. Human beings that can only do their best in difficult times like today. With all these factors I must comment you on what you have achieved and still are achieving. Yes we have lost lot of talent due to super15 relegation and injuries but still you managed to keep your heads up high and still being proud to be associated with the Lions Rugby Union. The remaining real supporters are still behind you and cheering for honor. Some of us outside of Gauteng are still glued to the radios to support and cheer you on your quest to the successful defending of the Currie Cup. The stadium is still packed and there is still life in the supporters. Your management and presidential team are still fighting for your surviving and all is not lost yet. You have not been forgotten and there are still people that believe in the Lions and in you as team. I am aware of speculation of some of the team members that will be saying farewell to the lions team.

But I would like to congratulate and honor those of you that are still staying aboard and wants to see the Lions on top again. It would have been hard for all of you to decide to stay aboard. Some of you might be losing good opportunities but we say thanks for your royalty. Our blood is red and we believe in a winning team that will rise from the ashes and surprise friend and enemy with your loyalty towards the Lions Rugby Union

To all of you I say thanks to being true sportsmen and to your dedication to the rugby supporters of South Africa