Last year’s beaten finalists Golden Lions are desperate to end a three-match losing streak and protect an impressive unbeaten run in local derbies
Winger Robbie Coleman scored a try double as the ACT Brumbies downed the Western Stormers 25-15 to go back to the top of the Super 15 conference.
Defending champions Northern Bulls and seven-time winners Canterbury Crusaders launched their title bids with opening weekend bonus-point victories.
The New South Wales Waratahs carved out a dour 12-6 win over spoiling Western Stormers to be joint top of rugby’s Super 14 provincial series.
