Cardiff produced a stunning upset over Leinster, edging the Irish giants 8-7 in the United Rugby Championship at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night.
Batho Hlekani steps into the Lions starting line-up in place of injured Springbok flank Ruan Venter as one of two changes to the starting XV for Saturday's crucial URC derby against the Stormers.
The Vodacom Bulls have named several changes to their starting XV for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
French heavyweights Montpellier have secured the services of Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden, confirming the 28-year-old will head to the Top 14 at the start of the 2026/27 season.
Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believe a bruising friendly in Wellington has sharpened them perfectly for Saturday's pivotal United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen revealed the team's chances of winning the United Rugby Champions SA Shield trophy will be top of mind when they host the Stormers on Saturday.