However, although Kewell will be a hot favourite for the young player award, Manchester United skipper Roy Keane and Sunderland sharp-shooter Kevin Phillips seem set to battle it out for the senior award which was won last year by David Ginola.

BBC: Kewell bidding for double honour

Lions skipper Paul O'Connell was disappointed at the way his side lost the battle at the breakdown, the Cheetahs forcing more than half-a-dozen turnovers.

BBC: McGeechan relief over vital win