In chaos and unstructured play, Benetton is an unbelievably good team, and the Lions will watch out for that factor in their all-important United Rugby Championship URC clash at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.
Missing a few key backline players like Mannie Rass, Henco van Wyk and Richard Kriel, the Johannesburg side will still look to play their brand of rugby as they push for a crucial five points against their Italian visitors.
There might be some rain predicted for Ellis Park 1.45pm kick-off but that should not deter the home team from going all out and pushing for a win and five maximum points. They need it as they continue fighting for a first-ever knockout spot in the URC with three games remaining after this weekend.
Currently, they know that only a win over Benetton would be good enough to keep them in the hunt for that top eight position.
We want to hold on to the ball and score tries, backline coach Ricardo Loubscher said.