The Lions will be bolstered by the return of front rowers Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys for Saturday's match against the Blues at Ellis Park.

Marx has recovered from a neck injury while Redelinghuys has overcome a wrist sprain.

However, Elton Jantjies (knee injury) will need to pass a fitness test on Thursday in order to be cleared to play.

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