The Lions crashed to a 17-7 defeat against Stade Francais in European Challenge Cup game played in Paris on Saturday.
A poor first half proved to be the undoing of the Cheetahs as they went down 45-26 to the Scarlets in their Challenge Cup clash in Parma, Italy.
The Lions started like a house on fire before defending their lead with aplomb as they defeated Stade Francais 30-12 in their Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park on Friday night.
The Lions will welcome back Springbok veteran Willem Alberts for Friday's Challenge Cup encounter against Stade Francais Paris at Ellis Park.
The Cheetahs returned to the Challenge Cup with an impressive 21-16 come-from-behind win over Section Paloise in the French side's own backyard.
The Lions marked South Africa's entry into the Challenge Cup with a thrilling 31-31 draw against the Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday.