The Golden Lions and their fans are waking up with a roar on Sunday morning.
This after the Johannesburg-based side ended their 12-year drought when they beat the Sharks 42-16 at Coca Cola Park to win the 2011 Currie Cup title.
Winning coach John Mitchell said he is glad that his side has given fans something to celebrate.
“It’s been a long time for Lions fans. They’ve actually had to turn the TV upside down to experience us [the Lions] on top of the log,” he added.
Lions skipper Josh Strauss said the Currie Cup victory is “unbelievable”.
The team also thanked fans for their support and promised to keep the momentum going into the Super Rugby.
