The Lions will soon bid farewell to one of their most influential players after it was confirmed that Burger Odendaal has signed for Wasps.

The Lions face a fight to hold onto their first-choice midfield pairing with Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal in talks with European clubs.

Griquas vs Lions: The men from Kimberley host the Lions as they seek to cement their place in the Currie Cup’s top four spots.

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made eight changes to the starting line-up that will face Griquas in a Currie Cup encounter on Friday.