Lions vs Stormer URC preview as the sides meet at Ellis Park after a few weeks off for the Six Nations.
Both teams find themselves in a playoff position, and a win would be crucial to take advantage of their rest building for the rest of the season.
The Stormers currently sit third, having played a game less than the top two sides. The Lions need to keep their points total increasing to build a more secure place in the top eight.
Lions vs Stormers confirmed lineups and team news
Lions (1-15):
Kotze, Botha, Schoeman,Oosthuizen, Landsberg Manhashe, Hlekani, Horn, van den Berg, Smith, Davids, Mills, van Wyk, Mpeku, Horn
Replacements (16-23):
Marais, Davids, van Vuuren, Nothnagel, Qoma, Du Plessis, Steyn, Cronje
Stormers (1-15):
Mchunu, Kotze, Sandi, Smith, Schickerling, Paul de Villiers, Dixon, Roos,Ungerer, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Zas, Roche, Simelane, Maart, Gelant
Replacements (16-23):
Venter, Matongo, Porthen, Evans, Theunissen, Dayimani, Khan, Matthee
Recent Form:
Lions (Home team): W-L-D-D-W
The Lions won the first game after the break at home to the Sharks, having suffered a heavy defeat to the Bulls at the end of January. They did have a relatively strong January with a win at home to Lyon and draws away in France and to the Ospreys.
Stormers (Away team): L-L-W-L-W
The Stormers have had an uncharacteristically weak spell, losing to the Sharks in back-to-back matches at the end of January. They have earned themselves an away trip to Toulon in the Champions Cup due to their loss at Harlequins and win over Leicester. Before the loss to Harlequins, the Stormers had been on a 10-game winning run going back to the start of the season.
Lions vs Stormers head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 20th December 2025 | URC | Stormers | 34-27 |
| 15th February 2025 | URC | Lions | 30-23 |
| 21st December 2024 | URC | Stormers | 29-10 |
| 1st June 2024 | URC | Stormers | 29-24 |
| 21st October 2023 | URC | Stormers | 33-35 |
This is a game traditionally dominated by the Stormers, with seven wins out of the last eight between the teams. The home team has won this match on the last four occasions, with four of the last five games finishing with seven or fewer points between the teams.
How to watch Lions vs Stormers?
Lions vs Stormers will be available to watch on Premier Sports 1. Coverage starts at 12 pm for a 12:30 pm kick-off.
