The Lions face the Bulls in another Jukskei Derby in Round 3 of the Currie Cup at the University of Johannesburg Rugby Stadium on Saturday.
After 14-years of service, Bulls and Springbok prop Lizo Gqoboka has played his last game of rugby as he confirmed his retirement on Friday.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann opened up about the personnel changes at the club ahead of a new season.
Sunday afternoon's Currie Cup action saw the Cheetahs hold off a spirited fightback from the Lions to win 29-27, while Boland beat the Bulls 24-10 in a scrappy affair.
Fans attending Saturday's Springbok Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld will be the first to experience a major lighting upgrade set to transform the atmosphere inside the iconic stadium.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad as additional forward cover, marking a significant milestone in his comeback from serious injury.