The presiding view is that the Lions took a huge gamble not sending their best side to Argentina for their final conference game and it backfired.
All they needed to take the No1 ranking was a losing bonus point against the Jaguares and with that they would have been assured of home advantage for as long as they kept winning.
Supposedly, Lions coach Johan Ackermann will now be regretful and embarrassed that his second‑string side failed to secure the single point they needed and instead of playing the Sharks, now face the Crusaders.
The Lions will host the Crusaders at 2.30am Sunday while the Stormers face the Chiefs at 5am.
The Brumbies will host the Highlanders at 8.05pm Friday while the the Hurricanes play the Sharks at 7.35pm this Saturday.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
