The Lions have surprised with a superb URC tour that culminated in three victories, in the process raising real hope that a talented squad finally has the ability to arrest years of underachievement.
Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie is starting to see green sprouts in terms of the team's marking, believing they're already "100% better" than last season.
Defensive prowess hasn't exactly been the Lions' forte over the past few years, but a sterling rearguard effort in the latter stages of a URC win over Ospreys will imbue some much-needed belief.
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