Ivan van Rooyen's charges are back at Ellis Park this Saturday for Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship, where they host the Scarlets on Saturday.
It's a brave new world for head coach Ivan van Rooyen as he revealed his matchday squad for the United Rugby Championship Round 18 clash against the Ospreys in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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.