Mapoe sure Lions will roar soon

HIS team has hit some speed bumps but centre Lionel Mapoe is in no doubt that the Lions are about to embark on a smoother path in Super Rugby.

It has been far from plain sailing in recent weeks as they have appeared devoid of inspiration and leadership since Warren Whiteley was injured against the Blues.

The Bok centre‚ however‚ believes they will soon have a spring in their step again.

“I think it is just a question of time before we are going to click‚” a relaxed Mapoe said before the team’s departure yesterday to Argentina, where they will meet the Jaguares on Saturday.

“We still have to gel and when we do we are going to get better at our game.”

Mapoe noted that the Lions were not used to being on the back foot‚ like they were at home against the Blues‚ or being exposed to the blowtorch‚ albeit in a win against the Sunwolves.

“The defeat against the Blues was a big knock‚” he said.

“In the week before the Sunwolves game, you could see that the guys aren’t used to losing.

“But we’ve come a long way in four years and we know what is expected from the coaches box.

“We just have to play and stick to our game plan.”