	More specific, his experience as a third-row player, has helped Thessaloniki Lions forwards and backs improve their skills and tactical game, inspired by defense. This has led the team have a good general technical level by playing an effective game of solid defense. The first signs of this success are characterized by the semi-final match in Rhodes in 2010 by defeating them with a score of 57-14 in the championship in October 2009. Coach Zaza imposes his plan of play offering a solid response to the players of Rhodes six months later with another win by: 24-14.