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Lions v Sharks: Super Rugby match preview, TV details and tip
Lions can edge home win over Sharks in Johannesburg
The Lionsbeat the Sunwolves 37-24 in Singapore in round sixCredit: Suhaimi Abdullah
TV: Sky Sports Action, 6.10pm Friday
The Sharks last beat the Lions in Johannesburg in 2014, a run of five defeats, the last three of which have come by seven points or fewer.
After a shaky start, in which they lost to the Bulls and Stormers, the Lions have won their last three and should make home advantage count again.
The Sharks were heavily beaten by the Bulls at altitude in Pretoria, and this is a further step up to the Highveld. But the Sharks have kept it tight in recent home matches and are strong up front and a narrow home win looks the best bet.
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