Griquas are set to become the ninth South African team to contest a Super Rugby game whn they meet the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday 10 October 2020.
The Lions pack has been bolstered by the arrival of experienced lock Willem Alberts and coach Cash Van Rooyen feels that he could make a big difference.
The Sharks have named their team to face the Lions in the first match of Super Rugby Unlocked campaign at Kings Park on Friday.
The four, existing franchises (Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers) will be joined by the Cheetahs, Pumas and Griquas for Super Rugby Unlocked.