The Lions and Sharks XV kept their play-off hopes alive with victories over the Stormers XXIII and Bulls XV respectively in Currie Cup action on Friday evening,
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted his side are a little undercooked for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour match against the All Blacks but believes the occasion will help elevate their performance.
The Lions have been boosted by the return of Springboks Quan Horn and Boan Venter for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry clash against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Tuesday night.
The Boland Cavaliers staged a stunning comeback to upset the Lions, while defending champions Griquas completed an emphatic victory over the Sharks in Currie Cup action on Friday evening.
The fourth round of the Currie Cup produced exciting action on Saturday with Griquas overwhelming the Lions, the Pumas edging the Bulls and the Sharks beating Boland.
The Stormers XXIII and Lions both notched up their second victories in this season's Currie Cup in action played on Saturday.