The Lions are back in Johannesburg this weekend when they take on Irish giants Leinster in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship.
Jaco Visagie will lead the Lions as they go in search of an unprecedented Challenge Cup Round-of-16 victory over Benetton in Monigo on Saturday.
Star winger Edwill van der Merwe is set to notch his 50th cap for the Lions when they face Ospreys in Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship this Saturday.
Veteran forward Willem Alberts has confirmed he will not be extending his Lions contract at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a stellar 19-year career.
Lions head coach Ivan van Zyl was beaming with pride after his charges earned an unlikely United Rugby Championship victory away over Connacht.
The Lions face up to Irish outfit Connacht in Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship hoping to be the first South African franchise to get the better of the men from Galway this Saturday.