Key to that will be getting a full house of points in their opening tour game against Dragons in Newport tomorrow afternoon.
The Lions have enjoyed a strong start to the competition with bonus point wins over Ulster and Edinburgh, who they will likely be challenging for a spot in the URC play-offs, but that will all count for nought if they can't pick up away wins against arguably the two weakest teams in the competition.
Dragons have finished second-bottom of the log in all three seasons of the URC so far, while the Lions next opponents, Zebre, have finished bottom in every season.
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Murphy back for Cape meet
UK champion jockey Oisin Murphy was unable to ride a winner at Turffontein on Betway Summer Cup day but he will be back at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday in another attempt to ride a grade 1 winner on every continent.
SA filly heads abroad
Dubai venture on the cards for Dingaans champion.
It's time to Listentoyourheart
Listentoyourheart can make it back-to-back Listed wins for Dan Skelton in the Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Taunton today.
Thrilling clash at Fairview
Today's meeting on the Polytrack at Fairview is not to be missed, as it features another highly anticipated rematch between the East Cape champion sprinter Cruise Control and recent nemesis Fairy Knight.
Lucky to strike at Vaal
ABILITY: FILLY FRANCILIEN LOOKS READY TO GET BACK INTO THE NO 1 BOX
SA Hold Their Nerve
Thrilling: Proteas Qualify For The World Test Championship Final
National teams shine in 2024
The Springboks again stood out as South Africa's top sports team this year, but there was also success for other national teams in the country's most popular codes.
Mofokeng rocket sinks Magesi
Relebohile Mofokeng's brilliant goal gave Orlando Pirates a narrow 1-0 Betway Premiership win over Magesi FC in Polokwane yesterday.
Saracens must 'use the pain'
Mark McCall (above) urged Saracens to use the pain from their record 68-10 English Premiership defeat on Saturday against Bath as fuel to get back on track.
Dobson content with ‘ugly win’
URC: STORMERS PREVAIL DESPITE ERRORS, MISSED KICKS
