When the Lions returned to Super Rugby in 2014, they introduced a new group of ‘no-name brand’ players to the game in South Africa - write Jan de Konnig for Rugby 365.
It took the Jaguares a little bit of time to find their rhythm but in the end they proved far too good for the Lions.
Picking themselves up following defeat to the All Blacks, South Africa took their frustrations out on an outclassed Namibia who couldn't live with Saturday's World Cup tempo in Toyota.
Picking themselves up following defeat to the All Blacks, South Africa took their frustrations out on an outclassed Namibia who couldn't live with Saturday's World Cup tempo in Toyota.
The loss of almost 50 caps worth of Test experience may not sound that dramatic, but becomes more pronounced when you look at the Super Rugby experience that departed the Lions.
Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan will start in his first Super Rugby match of the season when the Lions host the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions will have a new-look forward pack when they face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Franco Mostert will lead the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday when they host the Sunwolves in round five of Super Rugby.
Four test All Black George Moala has been dropped from Tana Umaga's midfield.
Here are all of week three's lineups in one place.