The Cheetahs will have to contend with near-freezing conditions when they face Ulster in Sunday's Challenge Cup clash in Amsterdam.
Springbok hopeful Juarno Augustus is facing an injury setback after being forced off during Ulster's recent United Rugby Championship outing.
Ulster secured a convincing 47-13 bonus-point win over Benetton, while Leinster battled past the Dragons 24-10 in Friday's Round Six United Rugby Championship action.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was a very happy man as he hailed his team for their hugely impressive 49-31 triumph over Ulster at Ellis Park.
The Lions made it back-to-back wins in the United Rugby Championship after a 49-31 victory against Ulster at Ellis Park on Saturday.
As the Emirates Lions gear up to face Ulster in their United Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park this Saturday, their preparations have been dampened by two significant injury blows.