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.
The Lions ended a run of four straight defeats in the United Rugby Championship with a much-needed 30-23 victory over the Stormers in Johannesburg.
The Lions have named a strong squad for their upcoming United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers, with several key players returning to the fold.
The Bulls held off a spirited Lions side to claim a 37-22 win in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship battle at Ellis Park.
The Lions are through to the knockout rounds of the Challenge Cup after making light work of the Dragons in a 60-10 victory at Ellis Park.
The Lions faded late in the game as Montpellier completed a 28-5 Challenge Cup victory at the GGL Stadium in France on Saturday night.