The Rebels remain winless in South Africa after blowing a four try lead to lose 36‑33 to the Lions at Ellis Park.
Full time: Emirates Lions 36 - 33 Melbourne Rebels#LionsPride pic.twitter.com/8S53dsQkA2
— Emirates Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) March 16, 2019
An 82nd minute penalty to exciting playmaker Gianni Lombard from out wide sealed the controversial, come‑from‑behind victory by the runners‑up from the last three seasons.
Lions v Rebels | Super Rugby 2019 Rd 5 Highlights
— Super Rugby (@SuperRugby) March 16, 2019
The @LionsRugbyCo deny the @MelbourneRebels their first South African victory with an inspiring 36-33 comeback win in Johannesburg.#SuperRugby #LIOvREB pic.twitter.com/VGqbDyzQvi
Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with New Zealand and @crusadersrugby in #Christchurch during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/706JbECcFk
— Emirates Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) March 16, 2019
In other results, the Chiefs and Hurricanes drew 23-all, the Brumbies beat the Waratahs 19-13, the Stormers defeated the Jaguares 35-8 and the Reds edged the Sunwolves 34-31.
FULL TIME after a back & forth contest at FMG Stadium Waikato. Tied up at the final whistle 23-23. Thank you legendary home crowd for the support! #CHIvHUR
— Gallagher Chiefs (@ChiefsRugby) March 15, 2019
FULL TIME| The Brumbies have WON the Dan Vickerman cup! What an amazing effort from all the team. Well done boys!
— Plus500 Brumbies (@BrumbiesRugby) March 15, 2019
BRU 19 - WAR 13#BrumbiesFamily#BRUvWAR
#STOvJAG
— JaguaresARG (@JaguaresARG) March 15, 2019
Final en Newlands.#ViviJaguares #PersonalSuperRugby pic.twitter.com/WwJumVck0a
NEWS | The https://t.co/4mSQR9Bfhc Queensland Reds have claimed their first win of the 2019 Super Rugby season with a come from behind 34-31 victory over the Sunwolves at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo.
— Queensland Reds (@Reds_Rugby) March 16, 2019
Read more here: https://t.co/cfMlzGX9OE#Believe2019 #SUNvRED pic.twitter.com/VKvWxXjK1J
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