Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is taking the positives out of their narrow 14-10 defeat away to the Newcastle Red Bulls in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.
The Lions were left to rue a series of missed opportunities as they suffered a 14-10 Challenge Cup defeat to Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park on Saturday.
The Lions have travelled north to face the Newcastle Red Bulls for Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday evening.
Flank Ruan Venter will remain with the Lions until at least June 2028 after signing a three-year contract extension with the Johannesburg-based outfit.
The Lions let a second-half lead slip as Benetton stormed back to secure a 26-18 win in Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park.
The Lions secured their fourth win in this season's United Rugby Championship campaign after a 43-33 bonus-point victory against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.