Lions look to end URC tour on a high under Friday night lights against Ospreys

With their focus now solely on the URC, the Joburgers will set their sights on ninth place Ospreys in what should be another thrilling encounter between the two sides, who have met five times in all competitions with the Welsh claiming three.

Lions assistant coach Wessel Roux says despite the current uncertainly in Welsh rugby, there is no doubt Ospreys will come out fighting as they too fight for a play-off spot in the competition.

"There's a lot of uncertainty in Welsh rugby at the moment," he commented.

"I think everybody wants to fight and put their best foot forward. They'll be an absolutely hungry side and will want to make a statement."

On the field, the former Springbok prop believes conditions at the Electric Brewery Field, an unfamiliar venue to the visitors, will pose interesting challenges come Friday night.

"The Ospreys understand the weather and are playing at home," Roux said.

"It's colder, wet and windy. We haven't played on the pitch before, so conditions are obviously more difficult and different. But they are a quality side."

In team news, a new look front row sees SJ Kotze, PJ Botha and Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye combine in the scrum, with Ruben Schoeman the preferred starter alongside Reinhard Nothnagel in the second row.

The backline features Springbok halfback Morne van den Berg at the base of the scrum, with star centre Henco van Wyk running out for his 50th international club appearance for his franchise.

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has gone with a powerful bench which includes bruiser Etienne Oosthuizen and turnover king Jarod Cairns - who is yet to feature on this tour. Hassiem Pead and Erich Cronje complete the backline options.

Lions - 15 Quan Horn, 14 Angelo Davids, 13 Henco van Wyk, 12 Bronson Mills, 11 Richard Kriel, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Morne van den Berg, 8 Francke Horn (c), 7 Batho Hlekani, 6 Renzo du Plessis, 5 Reinhard Nothnagel, 4 Ruben Schoeman, 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 2 PJ Botha, 1 SJ Kotze.

Replacements: 16 Morne Brandon, 17 RF Schoeman, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Etienne Oosthuizen, 20 Darrien Landsberg, 21 Jarod Cairns, 22 Haashim Pead, 23 Erich Cronje

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