Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made just the one alteration to his run-on side from last week's win over the Stormers for their Round Nine rescheduled fixture against the Bulls.
There will be a lot more on the line than just pride when the Bulls and Lions meet on Saturday in what should be a highly entertaining United Rugby Championship Jukskei derby in Pretoria - the only match of the weekend.
Sharks captain Vincent Tshituka hailed his team's resilience and collective effort after they secured a hard-fought 29-19 United Rugby Championship bonus-point victory over the Bulls.
The Sharks claimed a hard-fought 29–19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, securing a crucial bonus point in the process.
In a thrilling rescheduled Round One encounter of the United Rugby Championship, the Bulls clinched a dramatic 33-32 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town.
The Bulls have provided an update on the injuries of club captains Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw, as well as flyhalf Johan Goosen.