Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has included Springbok stars Asenathi Ntlabakanye and Morne van den Berg in his side for their Challenge Cup clash against Benetton on Saturday.
Lions forward coach Julian Redelinghuys says the side has drawn valuable lessons from their heavy United Rugby Championship defeat to Benetton earlier this season, lessons they intend to put to use when the teams meet again in the EPCR Challenge Cup at Ellis Park on Saturday at 15:00.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw will make his long-awaited return from injury when the Bulls face the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was a very happy man as he hailed his team for their hugely impressive 49-31 triumph over Ulster at Ellis Park.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says discipline remains key despite his side finally breaking their winless streak in the United Rugby Championship.
Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg could be set for a swift return for the Lions ahead of Saturda's Vodacom URC encounter against Benetton in Treviso.