Lions don't seem as mentally focused as last year, this year they have put up some big performances and whenever they have a tough match, or one where the result is questioned beforehand they come through (Agaisnt the Tahs and other SA opposition).
As soon as they have the favourites tag they put their foot off the pedal; Jags/Sunwolves/Blues/Reds most of these teams are considered bottom half of the table at the very least yet all these Lions matches were tough going.
They are lucky the other Saffer teams toured so poorly, I don't think they're quite as strong as last year.
Bulls actually have an outside chance of catching them for top of conference, the Lions fixtures aren't great!
Kind of hope they do, Lions fans have gotten a tad to smug these past few years.