Lions banking on backline and lung-busting effects of altitude

THERE can be no doubt about it – the Lions will employ a multivector-assault mode when they face Cardiff this afternoon.

That is a bit of Star Trek geekdom seeping out but the description is apt – just as in the lore of that show, the Joburgers’ matchday 23 has been constructed for the United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Ellis Park (kick-off 6.15pm) to have the ability to click in and out of attack mode