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22 April 2019, by: Quintin van Jaarsveld<\/h6>\n

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SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10 – BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The biggest takeaways from the tenth round of Super Rugby from a South African perspective, according to Quintin van Jaarsveld.
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There\u2019s no one player as important and inspirational to a team than Lions captain Warren Whiteley. The talismanic No. 8 has long been the \u201cLion King\u201d – having led the Johannesburg side to three consecutive Super Rugby finals – but his worth to the team was perhaps never more evident than in Friday\u2019s shock 23-17 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton.<\/h4>\n

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The calming influence of their captain fantastic, coupled with his exceptional workrate – made all the more impressive with it being his first game back after a lengthy injury-enforced spell on the sideline – galvanised the Lions to defy the odds in the immediate aftermath of some serious off-field issues. Whiteley was the catalyst for the famous win with his leadership, tireless defence and key plays, most memorable of which was the rather awkward-looking grubber that somehow stayed infield and saw Aphiwe Dyantyi pick up and score.<\/h4>\n

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The Lions looked like a distinctly different team to the one who were lashed 42-5 by the Sharks and soundly beaten (31-20) by the Brumbies last weekend. More than anything, Whiteley\u2019s return gave the team their confidence back and they played like their old selves as a result. The visitors showcased superb fluidity and continuity on attack, dominated the set pieces and was brilliant on defence (in stark contrast to last weekend), keeping the hosts out for 59 minutes.<\/h4>\n

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This #TryTuesday<\/a> we give a little shoutout to the Emirates @LionsRugbyCo<\/a>. That team work by captain Warren Whiteley and Aphiwe Dyantyi saw a beautiful try against the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com\/UTHBGgtDvX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 vodacomrugby (@VodacomRugga) April 23, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n