Stormers coach John Dobson did not mince his words in discussing his team's lucky escape against Connacht on Saturday.
The Bulls put in a massive defensive effort in the closing stages to edge Munster 16-13 in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash in Limerick on Saturday.
The Stormers produced a thrilling 34–29 victory over Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, surging from 10th to 7th in the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings.
The Lions' hopes of a late-season surge were dashed on Saturday as they slumped to a 42-31 defeat against Benetton at Ellis Park, ending their playoff aspirations in the United Rugby Championship.
The Sharks snatched a dramatic 18–17 victory over Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship, thanks to a final-play try from Makazole Mapimpi in a rollercoaster encounter.
The Lions return to the familiar surroundings of Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, looking to arrest a worrying run of form in the United Rugby Championship following a winless tour of Europe.