Rugby Gist: Lions Go Battle With Lyon for Challenge Cup Glory

No wahala, my people! This one na serious rugby gist wey dey heat up for Ellis Park. Tomorrow, January 10, 2026, Lions go host Lyon for Challenge Cup pool match wey get plenty at stake. Both teams dey waka for different levels of form, but dem go need to step up their game well-well.

Lions don win two out of their last five matches, and dem just pip the Sharks last week with small margin—23-22. But e no go dey easy, as dem don already mix am for Challenge Cup where dem first win Bulls 43-33, but come fall like jaga-jaga for Benetton wey beat dem 26-18.

Now, make we talk about Lyon. Dis team no dey enjoy too much joy for recent matches. E be like say dem no see light lately, as dem don only manage one win out of five, wey dem grab against Pau last week, 22-17. For Challenge Cup, dem sharp sharp lose to Newcastle and Dragons wit small points, 23-14 and 23-21. Dis one na sure sign say dem fit turn the table if dem fit just find their sweet spot.

As both teams dey eye dem pool standings, dis match get heavy importance, ’cause execution and discipline go determine who carry the day. The altitude for Ellis Park fit be the secret advantage wey fit help Lions shine, but Lyon suppose get their heads straight to turn dem competitive play into correct points.

The match go kick off 10:15 a.m. ET, and if you wan catch all the action, make you no forget say e go dey live on FloRugby and FloSports app. No need to miss out on this one!

For di Lions, dem lineup get some solid players wey dey ready to make plenty runs like Eddie Davids wey go lead di boys. With other heavyweights like Morne van den Berg and Francke Horn, dis team dey ready to deliver some sweet rugby show.

But Lyon no dey carry last, o! Dem don come prepared, and e go hard for Lions if dem no fit match dem for physical play. Players like Charly Mignot and Antoine Deliance dey ready to fight di battle of their life come tomorrow.

Wetin I fit talk be say, make you no slack; get your popcorn and drinks ready. Tomorrow go dey fire for Ellis Park as Lions face Lyon for Challenge Cup. Who go carry the day? Time go tell!