URC: Lions record first win of the season after seeing off Scarlets at Ellis Park

After three consecutive defeats on road, the Lions scored four tries to the Welsh outfit's two as they look to kick-start their season.

Both sides struggled in the first half with Sam Costelow landing a penalty for the visitors before Quan Horn darted over for the game's first try to the home team a slender 5-3 lead at the break.

The Lions upped the temp after the interval with flyhalf Chris Smith landing a penalty to extend the lead but Costelow replied to keep the Scarlets in touch.

The home side then went over for try from a maul with hooker Franco Marais crashing over the try line.

The Welsh reduced the deficit to to 16-13 after they were awarded a penalty after the referee adjudged the hosts of collapsing a maul.

The Lions though finished strong and replacement prop Morne Brandon going over two five-pointers to make sure his team took maximum points from the contest.

The Lions next host Ulster, while the Scarlets head to Kings Park to take on the Sharks.