There's work to do, but Lions coach Ivan van Zyl is hopeful his charges can sneak into the United Rugby Championship playoffs.
Benetton took advantage of Murray Koster's red card to snatch a 25-24 victory over the Sharks which keeps alive their hopes of a United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off place.
The Bulls overcame a second-half implosion to secure all five points in a 40-34 win over United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld.
Ruan Vermaak has penned a new deal with the Bulls which will see the big lock remain at Loftus until June 2027.
A 27-man Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a crucial two-match United Rugby Championship tour.
Fullback Warrick Gelant believes that the Stormers are set up to handle whatever is thrown at them on their upcoming two-match tour.