It’s the Peacock Blues’ second win on the road after they stunned Western Province a week prior.

Gideon van der Merwe scored the Griquas only other try, while Morné van den Berg, Sti Sithole, Rabz Maxwane, Ruan Dreyer and Travis Gordon dotted down for the hosts.

“The Griquas coach, Scott Mathie, told OFM Sport that the hard work has started to pay off.

“I'm really proud of these guys, they've really got a lot belief in the team.

“Last year we lost six or seven games within seven points. Everyone thought that it was all fall down, and that was with their Springboks.

“I just think that we've followed the processes and we just kept on keeping on.

“Eventually with all that work and effort it was bound to show up somewhere and I’m just glad for these guys.”

In Wednesday’s other game, the Toyota Cheetahs beat Western Province 38-21.

Scorers:

Lions:  Tries - Morné van den Berg, Sti Sithole, Rabz Maxwane, Ruan Dreyer, Travis Gordon Conv. - Jordan Hendrikse 3.

Griquas:  Tries - Gideon van der Merwe, Eduan Keyter 4 Conv. - George Whitehead 5 Pen. - Whitehead 2.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport