A fully deserved win

It's a third successive Super Rugby final for South Africa's best side.

The Lions will fly to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders in a rematch of last year's Ellis Park showdown.

Smith and Marx were the stars, with sparkling moments from Jantjies and Dyantyi along the way.

We'll see you for the final next Saturday. Enjoy your weekend.

Full time, the Lions are in the final!

Christchurch here we come!

Try Lions!

79' They've done it!

Cracking cross-field kick from Jantjies to Skosan, who gathers and trots in unopposed.

The Lions are heading into the Super Rugby final.

Try Waratahs!

77' Well that's one back, as Jake Gordon sneaks home down the left.

Foley adds the extras and there the faintest glimmer of hope for the Aussies.

Marx and Smith take their leave

76' Tries, steals, yards, the lot from the pair.

They've been fantastic today for the Lions.

Good thinking

74' The Lions win a penalty just inside their own half.

Jantjies opts to kick for poles, which is smart enough to run the clock down as much as anything.

Even better... it goes between the uprights!

Less than ten to go

72' They've been very, well, professional.

Waratahs need three scores to snatch it. Dig out your passports, sports fans!

Lions escape

68' They've stolen it five metres from their own line before Andries Coetzee launches a beauty of a kick downfield.

Jantjies is penalized for not releasing Foley right down on the other 22 but it's a bit of a mystery as to why, with Foley back up off his knees after gathering. 

Try Lions!

65' That could be decisive, as Smith spots the gap and dashes in for his second of the afternoon.

Ross Cronje's run set up the move before the former sevens star slipped the leash.

Try Lions!

60' A man for all seasons, Marx is over again after another rolling maul.

They set, took their time and now have a big advantage going into the final quarter.

That flight to New Zealand is calling...