RUGBY UNION: Lions mauled; N TRANSVAAL 35 LIONS 30.(Sports Ulster) From: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) | Date: June 9, 1997 | COPYRIGHT 1997 Century Newspapers Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Jerry Guscott was the one shining light as the Lions suffered their first defeat by a South African Province since 1968 when they were outclassed by Northern Transvaal in Pretoria.

Guscott scored two tries and created another, but the Lions were always looking at an adverse scoreline after a poor start.

An interception try when their catch-up rugby had given them a glimpse of success put paid to their potential comeback.

Manager Fran Cotton said: "I...