The Lions maintained top spot in the Super Rugby combined table with an eight-try 57-21 victory over the hapless Kings at Ellis Park.
After a scrappy first half in which they led only 17-10 at the break, the Lions cut loose in the second period, aided by the visitors being reduced to 13 players after two yellow cards in four minutes.
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The win keeps the Lions, who had already qualified for the quarter-finals, one point ahead of the Chiefs in top spot as they seek home advantage through the knockout stages.
Reuters