Lions forward Ruan Venter is eager to put a difficult period behind him and compete for a place in the Springbok squad later this year.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen believes Boan Venter will arrive at Ellis Park with a point to prove ahead of his move to Johannesburg next season.
Lions tighthead prop Conraad van Vuuren will miss the next four United Rugby Championship (URC) fixtures following a red card for a dangerous tackle against the Stormers.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded his team's mental resilience following Saturday's 24-10 United Rugby Championship (URC) win over the Stormers at Ellis Park, a performance that secured the Johannesburg side their first-ever South African Shield.
The Stormers' URC slump continued on Saturday as they fell to a third successive defeat against South African opposition, going down 24-10 to the Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys is preparing his side for what he believes will be a high-intensity derby when they face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon.