To date the Peacock Blues have beaten Western Province, the Lions and the Sharks away from home in consecutive games.

While their tails are up, they will tread lightly for the wounded Lions.

The Griquas coach, Scott Mathie, told OFM Sport that they are under no illusions.

“We are always excited to be back home, but we are under no illusions, this is a very good Lions team.

“If you just look at the names in their starting line-up you can see that they have got some serious talent there.

“We are up for it. We've had a few injuries this week, but I'm are confident in the squad and we are definitely going to be giving it up best crack.”

Friday afternoons match between the Griquas and the Lions at Tafel Lager Park in Kimberley kicks off at 14:30.

Griquas - 15 Tinus de Beer, 14 Ederies Arendse, 13 Michael Haznar, 12 André Swarts, 11 Eduan Keyter, 10 George Whitehead, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Ruan Steenkamp (captain), 7 Sibabalo Qoma, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Stefan Willemse, 4 Adré Smith, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Janco Uys, 1 Mox Mxoli.

Replacements - 16 Alandré van Rooyen, 17 Andrew Kuhn, 18 Erich de Jager, 19 Cameron Lindsay, 20 Luyolo Dapula, 21 Hanru Sirgel, 22 Raegan Oranje, 23 Enver Brandt, 24 Tijde Visser, 24 Mzwanele Zito, 26 Chris Hollis.

Lions - 15 Duncan Matthews, 14 Rabz Maxwane, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Burger Odendaal, 11 Courtnall Skosan, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Andre Warner, 8 Francke Horn (captain), 7 Ruhan Straeuli, 6 Sibusiso Sangweni, 5 Reinhard Nothnagel, 4 FP Pelser, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Jaco Visagie, 1 Sti Sithole.

Replacements - 16 PJ Botha, 17 Nathan McBeth, 18 Ruan Dreyer, 19 Ruben Schoeman, 20 Travis Gordon, 21 Ross Cronje, 22 Fred Zeilinga, 23 Stean Pienaar.

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