Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has revealed he apologised to referee Aimee Barrett-Theron following their interaction during Saturday's URC clash between the Sharks and the Lions.
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.
Jordan Hendrikse returns to the flyhalf position for the Lions as they face off against the Sharks in Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions have been dealt a blow with the news that star flanker Emmanuel Tshituka will miss this weekend's URC clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park.
A career-ending medical condition has forced the Lions' talented loosehead prop Rhynardt Rijnsburger to retire from the sport.
Johan Goosen kicked a late penalty from inside his own half to send the Bulls into the United Rugby Championship top four after a thrilling 30-28 win over the Lions in Pretoria.