The Lions are still looking for their first win of their United Rugby Championship campaign following a heartbreaking 22-20 loss to Zebre on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions got a rude awakening in their opening United Rugby Championship encounter, going down 33-20 to Cardiff in Wales on Saturday night
Lions coach Ivan van Zyl has released his matchday squad to kick off their 2026/26 United Rugby Championship campaign against Cardiff in Wales on Saturday.
The Lions were left to rue ill-discipline and missed tackles in their narrow 25-27 loss to Griquas in the Currie Cup Final at Ellis Park on Saturday, says coach Mzwakhe Nkosi.
George Whitehead slotted a last-minute penalty to give Griquas a dramatic 27-25 victory against the Lions at Ellis Park and a first Currie Cup trophy in 55 years.
Angelo Davids scored four tries as the Lions stormed into the Currie Cup final after thrashing Boland 67-19 at Ellis Park on Saturday.