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.
Lions star Sanele Nohamba's utility may give him the edge when it comes to Springbok selection later this year.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was a happy man after his charges put on a strong second-half performance to roll over the Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The Lions did not let a 30-minute delay due to thunderstorms deter them as they completed an impressive 40-10 bonus-point victory over the woeful Sharks at Ellis Park.