The Lions have a run of six straight home matches in the United Rugby Championship URC that will likely define their season as they attempt to finish in the top eight and qualify for the competition playoffs for the first time.
A chastening 52-17 defeat by the Bulls at Ellis Park over the past weekend saw them tumble from seventh on the log to 10 th , putting them right back into the fight for the knockout places.
But the Lions have a golden opportunity to rise back up the table and secure their place in the top eight over the coming months, with six of their last eight pool matches at home.
