Ivan van Rooyen beaming following Lions' superlative result against table-topping Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow, one of the most ruthless attacking teams in the competition, were kept to just two tries while a rampant Lions outfit ran in eight of their own to put the visitors to the sword.

The victory marked the Lions' fifth in a row and they now lead the URC in terms of points and tries scored. The manner of the last few wins at home in Johannesburg has been something to behold, as the men in red have run in 20 tries in their last three outings.

But on Saturday, it was their defensive effort that earned praise from van Rooyen.

"I'm really extremely proud of the hard work and the effort the guys put in," quipped the coach after the match.

"If you're going to give them entries there [in the 22m], it's impossible to defend all of their options. So it was a big focus point not to give them penalties. Once they get into your 22, they're almost impossible to stop.

"My takeaway is just a really proud defensive effort."

The Lions remain in fifth place on the URC table after the victory but with a tough tour north to end the league phase - where they visit champions Leinster and Irish giants Munster - van Rooyen is all too aware of how important their final home game is.

Next week, they host a rampant Connacht, who are on a string of fantastic results.

"I think it's six or seven in a row now they've won, and they just beat the Stormers," reflected van Rooyen.

"Physically, they are a good team; they play with tempo. It's a very tough challenge. We haven't looked at next week as a squad. We have reviewed Connacht as coaches, and again, it's another tough challenge. The bodies must rest now, and then Monday morning, we'll plan for how we will play against Connacht."