The Lions held on to secure a thrilling 43-33 victory over Lyon in a pulsating EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Ellis Park.
Springbok and Lions star Ruan Venter has received a four-match ban following his red card against the Sharks in Durban last week.
The Lions have secured the future services of three Springboks in Morne van den Berg, Ruan Venter and Quan Horn.
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.