As a lot as they should enhance their set items, dealing with, tackling, kicking, tactical consciousness et cetera, the Lions have additionally launched into a bout of soul-searching forward of their Problem Cup conflict in Edinburgh on Friday.
The hosts will welcome a Lions aspect with their tails between their legs after their humbling 42-0 drubbing by the hands of Glasgow Warriors final weekend.
The Lions go into the round-of-16 conflict as underdogs and so they have talked up the necessity for pressing enchancment.
Final week’s humbling continues to sting.
“It felt private for each man within the squad, whether or not you performed or not,” mentioned scrumhalf Morne van den Berg, who’s returning to the aspect this week after an damage layoff.
“All of us needed to take a tough take a look at ourselves and mirror the place you’re mentally, what it means to play for the Lions and what enjoying each sport means to you. Everyone knows that was not ok and unacceptable. It’s a thoughts shift, a mindset.
