Granted, conditions in the City of Roses were ideal for regular point-scoring, but head coach Ivan van Rooyen will be truly chuffed with the manner in which this win was achieved.
Criticised as underpowered and unbalanced in the last two seasons - playing an attacking game that lacks the necessary grunt up front - the Lions showcased a new, compelling side to their play.
Five tries confirmed that they haven t lost their attacking edge though it was notable that they used power and precision instead of excessive flair.
The Lions were dominant in the set-pieces, monoplising possession and providing themselves with additional momentum by acing the collisions.