Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is taking the positives out of their narrow 14-10 defeat away to the Newcastle Red Bulls in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.
The Cheetahs had a perfect opportunity to slay one of the giants of European rugby, but ultimately came short against Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup clash on Saturday.
The Lions were left to rue a series of missed opportunities as they suffered a 14-10 Challenge Cup defeat to Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park on Saturday.
The Toyota Cheetahs have named their side to face Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup in what will be a historic first clash between the two sides.
Bath claimed their first major piece of silverware since 2008 after powering to a 37-12 victory over Lyon in Friday night's Challenge Cup final at the Principality Stadium.
Stormers coach John Dobson did not mince his words in discussing his team's lucky escape against Connacht on Saturday.