Lions must improve for tough URC rumble against perennial rivals Ospreys

Both teams have picked up two home wins and one away win each from six of those games, while the seventh, which was played in January this year in the previous season, saw the teams battle out a 24-all draw in Swansea.” Leinster aiming to bounce back The Lions will now have to up their game against an Ospreys team that will be smarting from a 41-24 loss in their opener against the Sharks in Durban and will be desperate to bounce back with a win on the highveld to get their season up and running.

The Lions need to put in an improved performance from the one they produced in their opening United Rugby Championship (URC) win over Leinster when they welcome Ospreys to Ellis Park for their second clash of the season on Saturday.