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.
The Cheetahs will face the Sharks for a warm-up game this Friday ahead of their upcoming debut in the EPCR Challenge Cup.