Vorster and Mapoe head home

The two players were part of their team's impressive 36-32 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Vorster injured his knee in the Chiefs match, while Mapoe is heading home to be at his girlfriend's side for the birth of their baby.

Flank Fabian Booysen will also be joining the duo on the flight home with an eye lid injury.  

Replacement centre Jacques Nel will head out on Sunday to join the Lions in Rotorua where they are based for the next four days.