Overview
- The Lions lost 29-20 to Glasgow on Friday night, completing a three-match losing run in Europe after earlier defeats by La Rochelle and Edinburgh.
- Coach Ivan van Rooyen praised the squad’s character during what he called an “incredibly difficult tour” as players continued to play while mourning the recent death of lock Hyron Andrews.
- Flyhalf Chris Smith left the Glasgow game with a chest/pectoral complaint and will undergo scans on the team's return, leaving short-term selection unclear.
- Glasgow moved to the top of the United Rugby Championship as the only unbeaten side, while the Bulls, Stormers and Sharks strengthened their positions and left the Lions isolated low on the table.
- The Lions will take two weeks' rest before a two-week preparation block for the Jukskei derby, a window that most squad members can use to recover because only a small number are tied to international duty.