Despite a 42-31 defeat to Benetton at Emirates Airline Park last weekend, Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen remains confident they can still push for a Vodacom URC play-off spot.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflected on their difficult time in Europe, where they lost three games across two competitions.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has announced his squad to face Cardiff at Arms Park on Friday, featuring several key players back in the lineup.
The Lions were close, but ultimately not close enough to secure back-to-back wins against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Lions were outmuscled in their 31-19 defeat at the hands of the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, drawing the ire of coach Ivan van Rooyen.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made just the one alteration to his run-on side from last week's win over the Stormers for their Round Nine rescheduled fixture against the Bulls.