Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the players don’t need extra motivation as they prepare to host Connacht in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Lions return to the familiar surroundings of Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, looking to arrest a worrying run of form in the United Rugby Championship following a winless tour of Europe.
Edinburgh marched into the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 24-12 victory over the Lions in the Round of 16 at the DAM Health Stadium.
The Lions' URC playoff hopes were dealt a blow in Wales on Friday as they suffered a narrow 20-17 defeat against Cardiff in wet and testing conditions.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has announced his squad to face Cardiff at Arms Park on Friday, featuring several key players back in the lineup.
Loosehead prop Ox Nche makes a welcome return to the Sharks side named to host the Lions in the return leg of the United Rugby Championship derby.